clathrin complex

Term ID

GO:0071439

Synonyms

• clathrin triskelion

Definition

A protein complex that consists of three clathrin heavy chains and three clathrin light chains, organized into a symmetrical three-legged structure called a triskelion. In clathrin-coated vesicles clathrin is the main component of the coat and forms a polymeric mechanical scaffold on the vesicle surface. 16493411

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO