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MeSH Heading: Caveolae
Tree Number(s): A11.284.149.165.175.160; A11.284.149.165.570.160; A11.284.430.214.190.875.190.880.180.160
Unique ID: D021941
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D021941
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Caveola
Previous Indexing: Cell Membrane (1971-2000)
See Also: Caveolins
Public MeSH Note: 2001
History Note: 2001
Date Established: 2001/01/01
Date of Entry: 2000/06/27
Revision Date: 2013/07/09

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transplantation (TR)

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Caveolae MeSH Descriptor Data 2024