Anatomy

Caveolae

Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol, and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis, and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles. Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.

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Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol, and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis, and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles. Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.

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2 entry terms
  • Caveola
  • Caveolas

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2001

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  • Cell Membrane (1971-2000)

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  1. A11w.284w.149w.165.175.160w
  2. A11w.284w.149w.165.570.160w
  3. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.875w.190.880.180.160w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Caveolae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D021941. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D021941
  2. Caveolae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveolae
  3. Caveolae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1051872