microspike

I. Literature review

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Namemicrospike
IDGO_0044393
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Cellular component

Description

A dynamic, actin-rich projection extending from the surface of a migrating animal cell.

Comment

Although in some literature 'microspike' and 'filopodium' are used synonymously, in GO microspike refers to a cell projection that is distinct from a filopodium. See also 'filopodium ; GO:0030175'.

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