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GO: Cellular Component
ciliary rootlet
- Term ID
- GO:0035253
- Synonyms
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- cilial rootlet
- cilium rootlet
- Definition
- A cytoskeleton-like structure, originating from the basal body at the proximal end of a cilium, and extending proximally toward the cell nucleus. Rootlets are typically 80-100 nm in diameter and contain cross striae distributed at regular intervals of approximately 55-70 nm. 12427867
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- Ontology
- GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO
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