Anatomy

Spindle Pole Bodies

Microtubule organizing centers of FUNGI and DIATOMS. They are embedded in the NUCLEAR ENVELOPE and evolve into the spindle apparatus during CELL DIVISION.

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Abstract

Microtubule organizing centers of FUNGI and DIATOMS. They are embedded in the NUCLEAR ENVELOPE and evolve into the spindle apparatus during CELL DIVISION.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bodies, Spindle Pole
  • Body, Spindle Pole
  • Spindle Pole Body

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2014

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Previous Indexing

  • Mitotic Spindle Apparatus (1986-2013)

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  1. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.750w.585w.580w
  2. A11w.284w.430w.214w.190.750w.820w.500.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spindle Pole Bodies. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064048. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064048
  2. Spindle Pole Bodies. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spindle_pole_body
  3. Spindle Pole Bodies. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12386518