Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

microtubule organizing center

Term ID
GO:0005815
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)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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