Planteome: Term Details for "bleb" (GO:0032059)

Accession: GO:0032059
Name: bleb
Ontology: cellular_component
Synonyms: plasma membrane bleb
Alternate IDs: None
Definition: A cell extension caused by localized decoupling of the cytoskeleton from the plasma membrane and characterized by rapid formation, rounded shape, and scarcity of organelles within the protrusion. Blebs are formed during apoptosis and other cellular processes, including cell locomotion, cell division, and as a result of physical or chemical stresses. Source: PMID:12083798, GOC:mtg_apoptosis, Wikipedia:Bleb_(cell_biology), PMID:16624291
Comment: None
History: See term history for GO:0032059 at QuickGO
Subset: goslim_pir
Related: Link to all annotated objects annotated to bleb.; Link to all direct and indirect annotations to bleb.; Link to all direct and indirect annotations download (limited to first 10,000) for bleb.
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