microtubule organizing center

I. Literature review

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Namemicrotubule organizing center
IDGO_0005815
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

MTOC, microtubule organising centre

Description

An intracellular structure that can catalyze gamma-tubulin-dependent microtubule nucleation and that can anchor microtubules by interacting with their minus ends, plus ends or sides.

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