cell cortex [GO_0005938]

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.

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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Classification

cytoplasm

Relationships

is part of: cell periphery

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
cell periphery	related synonym
ectoplasm	narrow synonym
peripheral cytoplasm	related synonym

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