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capsule
Term Information
Accession
GO:0042603
Name
capsule
Ontology
cellular_component
Synonyms
None
Alternate IDs
GO:0030113, GO:0042604
Definition
A protective structure surrounding some fungi and bacteria, attached externally to the cell wall and composed primarily of polysaccharides. Capsules are highly organized structures that adhere strongly to cells and cannot be easily removed. Capsules play important roles in pathogenicity, preventing phagocytosis by other cells, adherance, and resistance to dessication.
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