microtubule plus-end (Q14883312)
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The growing (plus) end of a microtubule. In vitro, microtubules polymerize more quickly at the plus end than at the minus end. In vivo, microtubule growth occurs only at the plus end, and the plus end switches between periods of growth and shortening
- GO:0035371
- growing microtubule plus end
- microtubule plus end
- plus end of microtubule
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| English | microtubule plus-end |
The growing (plus) end of a microtubule. In vitro, microtubules polymerize more quickly at the plus end than at the minus end. In vivo, microtubule growth occurs only at the plus end, and the plus end switches between periods of growth and shortening |
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Plus end of microtubule
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