cuticular extracellular matrix

Term ID

GO:0060102

Synonyms

collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix
collagen and cuticulin-based exoskeleton extracellular matrix
cuticular ECM

Definition

A collagen and cuticulin-based noncellular, multilayered structure that is synthesized by an underlying ectodermal (hypodermal) cell layer. The cuticle serves essential functions in body morphology, locomotion, and environmental protection. An example of this component is found in Caenorhabditis elegans. 12619137

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: alae of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix basal layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix cortical layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix epicuticle of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix medial layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix ... Show All 6 Terms

alae of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix basal layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix cortical layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix epicuticle of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix medial layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix surface coat of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: collagen-containing extracellular matrix specialized extracellular matrix

collagen-containing extracellular matrix specialized extracellular matrix Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes