| Name: |
ciliary transition zone |
| Synonyms: |
cilial transition zone,
cilium transition zone,
connecting cilium
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| 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. |
| Ontology: |
GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035869]
QuickGO
AmiGO
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