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GO: Cellular Component

ciliary transition zone

Term ID
GO:0035869
Synonyms
  • cilial transition zone
  • cilium transition zone
  • connecting cilium
Definition
A region of the cilium between the basal body and proximal segment that is characterized by Y-shaped assemblages that connect axonemal microtubules to the ciliary membrane. The ciliary transition zone appears to function as a gate that controls ciliary membrane composition and separates the cytosol from the ciliary plasm. 21422230
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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