Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

Y-shaped link

Term ID
GO:0097537
Synonyms
  • membrane-microtubule complex
  • Y-link
  • Y-link structure
  • Y-shaped assemblage
  • Y-shaped fiber
  • Y-shaped fibre
  • Y-shaped linker
Definition
A Y-shaped protein complex in the ciliary transition zone that connects the cilium axoneme to the ciliary necklace. Both protein sorting and protein gating occur at this point in the cilium allowing some, but not all proteins to enter the cilium. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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