Term Name: | ciliary transition zone |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035869] QuickGO AmiGO |