Term Name: eisosome
Synonyms:
Definition: A cell part that is composed of the eisosome membrane or MCC domain, a furrow-like plasma membrane sub-domain and associated integral transmembrane proteins, and the proteins (eisosome filaments) that form a scaffolding lattice on the cytoplasmic face. Eisosomes broadly affect overall plasma membrane organization.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032126]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: eisosome filament eisosome membrane domain/MCC
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure