Cellular component
Centrosome
| Definition | The centrosome is a microtubule organizing center responsible of the nucleation and organisation of the microtubules. It is composed of two orthogonally arranged centrioles, each one having a barrel shaped microtubule structure, and their surrounding pericentriolar material (PCM). |
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| Synonyms |
Microtubule organizing center
MTOC
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| Category | › Cellular component
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| GO | › microtubule organizing center [ GO:0005815 ]
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