Term Name: | outer dynein arm |
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Synonyms: | outer dynein arm complex |
Definition: | Outer arm structure present on the outer doublet microtubules of ciliary and flagellar axonemes. Outer dynein arms contain 2-3 heavy chains, two or more intermediate chains and a cluster of 4-8 light chains. Inner and outer dynein arms have different functions in the generation of microtubule-based motility. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0036157] QuickGO AmiGO |