uropod

I. Literature review

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Nameuropod
IDGO_0001931
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

uropodium

Description

A membrane projection with related cytoskeletal components at the trailing edge of a cell in the process of migrating or being activated, found on the opposite side of the cell from the leading edge or immunological synapse, respectively.

Related synonym

distal pole complex, retractile pole

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