Term Name: | photoreceptor distal connecting cilium |
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Synonyms: | DCC, photoreceptor DCC |
Definition: | The distal region of the photoreceptor connecting cilium is structurally unique to the photoreceptor and is maintained by retina-specific protein, SPATA7, and its interacting partners RPGR and RPGRIP1. It is essential for photoreceptor sensory cilium stability. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0120206] QuickGO AmiGO |