Term Name: | host cell smooth endoplasmic reticulum |
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Synonyms: | host smooth endoplasmic reticulum |
Definition: | The irregular network of unit membranes, visible only by electron microscopy, that occurs in the host cell cytoplasm of many eukaryotic cells. The membranes form a complex meshwork of tubular channels, which are often expanded into slitlike cavities called cisternae. The host smooth ER has no ribosomes adhering to the outer surface. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0044170] QuickGO AmiGO |