FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term axolemma ID (Ontology) GO:0030673 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The portion of the plasma membrane surrounding an axon; it is a specialized trilaminar random mosaic of protein molecules floating within a fluid matrix of highly mobile phospholipid molecules, 7-8 nm in thickness.[ PubMed:9527135 ]
Also Known As"axonal membrane"
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axon
 |__main axon___________________
cell projection membrane        |
 |__neuron projection membrane__|
leading edge membrane           |
 |__neuron projection membrane__|
neuron projection               |
 |__neuron projection membrane__|
cellular anatomical structure   |
 |__main axon___________________|
                                axolemma  1 rec.
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Is a neuron projection membrane
Part of main axon
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NIF_Subcellular:sao250772229
Wikipedia:Axolemma