MeSH definition : Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol,
and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis,
and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles.
Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.;
MeSH synonym : caveolas; caveola;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveolae;
Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol,
and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis,
and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles.
Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.