For the Human gene set with the same name, see GOCC_CHITOSOME
Standard name
GOCC_CHITOSOME
Systematic name
MM12368
Brief description
An intracellular membrane-bounded particle found in fungi and containing chitin synthase; it synthesizes chitin microfibrils. Chitin synthase activity exists in chitosomes and they are proposed to act as a reservoir for regulated transport of chitin synthase enzymes to the division septum. [ISBN:0198506732, PMID:8970154]
Full description or abstract
Collection
M5: Ontology GO: Gene Ontology GO:CC: GO Cellular Component
