FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term bleb ID (Ontology) GO:0032059 (Gene Ontology)
Definition A cell extension caused by localized decoupling of the cytoskeleton from the plasma membrane and characterized by rapid formation, rounded shape, and scarcity of organelles within the protrusion. Blebs are formed during apoptosis and other cellular processes, including cell locomotion, cell division, and as a result of physical or chemical stresses.[ PubMed:12083798 PubMed:16624291 ]
Also Known As "plasma membrane bleb"
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