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GO: Cellular Component

stereocilia coupling link

Term ID
GO:0002139
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Definition
A structure involved in coupling stereocilia to one another in sensory hair cells There are four morphologically distinct types: tip links, horizontal top connectors, shaft connectors and ankle links. Tip links and horizontal top connectors are the only inter-stereocilia links associated with mature cochlea, whereas ankle links appear during development of the auditory hair bundle. 16775142
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GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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