Term Name: | outer membrane-bounded periplasmic space |
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Synonyms: | outer membrane bounded periplasmic space, outer membrane-enclosed periplasmic space |
Definition: | The region between the inner (cytoplasmic or plasma) membrane and outer membrane of organisms with two membranes such as Gram negative bacteria. These periplasmic spaces are relatively thick and contain a thin peptidoglycan layer (PGL), also referred to as a thin cell wall. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030288] QuickGO AmiGO |