Gene ontology ID
GO:0000800
Definition
A proteinaceous core found between sister chromatids during meiotic prophase
Comment
In species that have a synaptonemal complex, the lateral elements are part of this complex. S.pombe is an example of a species that lacks a (canonical) synaptonemal complex, but still has lateral elements.
Synonyms
1. axial element
References
1. GOC: elh
Legend
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is an element of the parent element
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is a part of the parent element
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is related to the parent element
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derives from the parent element
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at least 1 tissue/ enzyme/ localization link in this branch
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tissue/ enzyme/ localization link to BRENDA