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GO Term : apical plasma membrane urothelial plaque [GO:0120001] Gene Ontology

Namespace  cellular_component Obsolete  false
description  A scallop-shaped plaque, also referred to as an asymmetric unit membrane (AUM), found in the apical plasma membrane of urothelial superficial (umbrella) cells which form a a barrier to the passage of water and soluble toxic compounds found in urine. The plaques are thickened regions of membrane composed of uroplakin transmembrane proteins which form a crystalline array.
  • synonyms:
  • AUM,
  • asymmetric unit membrane
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