Term Name: membrane raft
Synonyms: GEM domain, glycolipid-enriched membrane domain, lipid raft
Definition: Any of the small (10-200 nm), heterogeneous, highly dynamic, sterol- and sphingolipid-enriched membrane domains that compartmentalize cellular processes. Small rafts can sometimes be stabilized to form larger platforms through protein-protein and protein-lipid interactions.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0045121]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: membrane microdomain
has subtype: plasma membrane raft