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A functional unit located near the cell apex at the points of contact between epithelial cells, which in vertebrates is composed of the tight junction, the zonula adherens, and desmosomes and in invertebrates is composed of the subapical complex (SAC), the zonula adherens and the septate junction. Functions in the regulation of cell polarity, tissue integrity and intercellular adhesion and permeability. Any constituent part of the plasma membrane, the membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. Any constituent part of a membrane, a double layer of lipid molecules that encloses all cells, and, in eukaryotes, many organelles; may be a single or double lipid bilayer; also includes associated proteins. The apical end of the lateral plasma membrane of epithelial cells.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: apicolateral plasma membrane
Acc: GO:0016327
Aspect: Cellular Component
Desc: The apical end of the lateral plasma membrane of epithelial cells.
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
   This term: 40 [Search]
   Term or descendants: 318 [Search]


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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0016327 - apicolateral plasma membrane (interactive image map)
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