WormBase Tree Display for GO_term: GO:0014704
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| GO:0014704 | Name | intercalated disc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | A complex cell-cell junction at which myofibrils terminate in cardiomyocytes; mediates mechanical and electrochemical integration between individual cardiomyocytes. The intercalated disc contains regions of tight mechanical attachment (fasciae adherentes and desmosomes) and electrical coupling (gap junctions) between adjacent cells. | |||
| Synonym | Exact | intercalated disk | ||
| Status | Valid | |||
| Type | Cellular_component | |||
| Child | Component | GO:0005916 | ||
| Parent | Instance_of | GO:0044291 | ||
| Attributes_of | Index | Ancestor (6) | ||
| Descendant | GO:0005916 | |||
| Version | Gene Ontology releases/2024-03-28 |
