About The Medical Condition Glycocalyx

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Glycocalyx. Glycocalyx defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Glycocalyx

Glycocalyx Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Glycocalyx Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Glycocalyx?

The carbohydrate-rich zone on the cell surface. This zone can be visualized by a variety of stains as well as by its affinity for lectins. Although most of the carbohydrate is attached to intrinsic plasma membrane molecules, the glycocalyx usually also contains both glycoproteins and proteoglycans that have been secreted into the extracellular space and then adsorbed onto the cell surface. (Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3d ed, p502)

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day