peg and socket contact

Term ID

GO:0044286

Synonyms

• ball and socket contact

Definition

A cell-cell contact zone that consists of membrane invaginations extending from either cell, which contain tight-, gap-, and adherens junctions. Peg and socket contacts form between endothelial cells and pericytes, and between lens fiber cells. (3)

References

• NIF_Subcellular:sao1943947957

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO