Z granule

Term ID

GO:0120279

Synonyms

Definition

A small cytoplasmic, non-membranous RNA/protein complex aggregate in the primordial germ cells that are distinct from, but colocalize with or are adjacent to, P granules and mutator foci and are associated with RNA metabolism. Z granules have been observed in C. elegans. (3)

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Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO