WormBase Tree Display for GO_term: GO:0014704
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GO:0014704 | Name | intercalated disc | |
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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 (2) | ||
Version | Gene Ontology releases/2024-03-28 |