microtubule end

Term ID

GO:1990752

Synonyms

Definition

Any end of a microtubule. Microtubule ends differ in that the so-called microtubule plus-end is the one that preferentially grows by polymerization, with respect to the minus-end.

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: microtubule

microtubule Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure

cellular anatomical structure Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: microtubule minus-end microtubule plus-end mitotic spindle astral microtubule end post-anaphase array microtubule end

microtubule minus-end microtubule plus-end mitotic spindle astral microtubule end post-anaphase array microtubule end Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes