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GO: Molecular Function

structural constituent of peritrophic membrane

Term ID
GO:0016490
Synonyms
  • structural constituent of peritrophic matrix
Definition
The action of a molecule that contributes to the structural integrity of the peritrophic membrane, a tubular sheath of cuticle that shields the epithelial cells of the midgut from the gut contents. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. 0879694238
References
Ontology
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