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GO: Cellular Component

membrane raft

Term ID
GO:0045121
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. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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