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GO: Cellular Component

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
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes