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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell structures
  4. cell membranes
  5. nuclear membrane
  6. nuclear pore
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell structures
  3. intracellular space
  4. cell nucleus
  5. nuclear membrane
  6. nuclear pore

Preferred term

nuclear pore

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An opening through the nuclear envelope formed by the nuclear pore complex which transports nuclear proteins or RNA into or out of the cell nucleus and which, under some conditions, acts as an ion channel.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • nuclear pore complex

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/87310

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