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GO: Cellular Component

intercalated disc

Term ID
GO:0014704
Synonyms
  • intercalated disk
Definition
A complex cell-cell junction at which myofibrils terminate in cardiomyocytes; mediates mechanical and electrochemical integration between individual cardiomyocytes. The intercalated disc contains regions of tight mechanical attachment (fasciae adherentes and desmosomes) and electrical coupling (gap junctions) between adjacent cells. 11732910
References
Ontology
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Relationships
has parts
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes