Term Name: | membrane raft |
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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 |