FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
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Term intercalated disc ID (Ontology) GO:0014704 (Gene Ontology)
Definition A complex cell-cell junction at which myofibrils terminate in cardiomyocytes; mediates mechanical and electrochemical integration between individual cardiomyocytes. The intercalated disc contains regions of tight mechanical attachment (fasciae adherentes and desmosomes) and electrical coupling (gap junctions) between adjacent cells.[ PubMed:11732910 ]
Also Known As "intercalated disk"
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