tetraspanin-enriched microdomain
A pre-organized unit composed either of adhesion molecules (mainly integrins and members of the Ig superfamily), signaling receptors and/or enzyme-enriched plasma membrane domains that compartmentalizes cellular processes. Tetraspanin-enriched microdomains might be specially suited for the regulation of avidity of adhesion receptors and the compartmentalization of enzymatic activities.
GO:0110165
cellular anatomical structure
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GO:0005886
plasma membrane
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TEM
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membrane tetraspanin-enriched microdomain
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