cellular localization [GO_0051641]

A cellular localization process whereby a substance or cellular entity, such as a protein complex or organelle, is transported to, and/or maintained in, a specific location within a cell including the localization of substances or cellular entities to the cell membrane.

cellular localization

ID: GO_0051641

Class

A cellular localization process whereby a substance or cellular entity, such as a protein complex or organelle, is transported to, and/or maintained in, a specific location within a cell including the localization of substances or cellular entities to the cell membrane.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
intracellular localization narrow synonym
localization within cell narrow synonym
establishment and maintenance of cellular localization exact synonym
single organism cellular localization exact synonym TermGenie
cellular localisation exact synonym mah
establishment and maintenance of localization in cell or cell membrane exact synonym
single-organism cellular localization related synonym

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