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GO: Cellular Component

axolemma

Term ID
GO:0030673
Synonyms
  • axonal membrane
Definition
The portion of the plasma membrane surrounding an axon; it is a specialized trilaminar random mosaic of protein molecules floating within a fluid matrix of highly mobile phospholipid molecules, 7-8 nm in thickness. (2)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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