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GO: Cellular Component

lamellar body

Term ID
GO:0042599
Synonyms
  • keratinosome
  • lamellar granule
  • membrane-coating granule
  • Odland body
Definition
A membrane-bounded organelle, specialized for the storage and secretion of various substances (surfactant phospholipids, glycoproteins and acid phosphates) which are arranged in the form of tightly packed, concentric, membrane sheets or lamellae. Has some similar properties to, but is distinct from, a lysosome. (2)
References
  • NIF_Subcellular:sao1379604862
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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