located_in reticulocyte MESH:D012156 reticulocyte ZFA:0009252 BTO:0001173 NCIt:C12528 An immature erythrocyte that changes the protein composition of its plasma membrane by exosome formation and extrusion. The types of protein removed differ between species though removal of the transferrin receptor is apparent in mammals and birds. CALOHA:TS-0864 SNOMEDCT:52802009 erythroid lineage cell anatomical entity hematopoietic system