Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

multivesicular body

Term ID
GO:0005771
Synonyms
  • multivesicular endosome
  • MVB
  • MVE
Definition
A type of endosome in which regions of the limiting endosomal membrane invaginate to form internal vesicles; membrane proteins that enter the internal vesicles are sequestered from the cytoplasm. (2)
References
  • NIF_Subcellular:sao2045955158
Ontology
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Relationships
has parts
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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