OBO ID: GO:0005815
Term Name: microtubule organizing center Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • microtubule organising centre
  • MTOC
Definition: An intracellular structure that can catalyze gamma-tubulin-dependent microtubule nucleation and that can anchor microtubules by interacting with their minus ends, plus ends or sides. (4)
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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