cell cortex GO_0005938
cell cortex
ID: GO_0005938
Class
The region of a cell that lies just beneath the plasma membrane and often, but not always, contains a network of actin filaments and associated proteins.
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Relationships
- is part of: cell periphery
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| cell periphery | related synonym | |
| ectoplasm | narrow synonym | |
| peripheral cytoplasm | related synonym |