id | GO:0007020   Detailed information |
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  name | microtubule nucleation |
  namespace | biological_process |
  def | "The 'de novo' formation of a microtubule, in which tubulin heterodimers form metastable oligomeric aggregates, some of which go on to support formation of a complete microtubule. Microtubule nucleation usually occurs from a specific site within a cell." [ISBN:0815316194] |
  is_a | GO:0000226 ! microtubule cytoskeleton organization |
DPOGS204311 | 2e-130 |