egg coat

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0035805

A specialized extracellular matrix that surrounds the plasma membrane of the ovum of animals. The egg coat provides structural support and can play an essential role in oogenesis, fertilization and early development. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16944418 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17163408 ]

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2011-04-19T02:07:23Z

has narrow synonym

vitelline membrane, zona pellucida

has obo namespace

cellular_component

GO:0035805

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