Y-shaped link

Term ID

GO:0097537

Synonyms

• membrane-microtubule complex
• Y-link
• Y-link structure
• Y-shaped assemblage
• Y-shaped fiber
• Y-shaped fibre
• Y-shaped linker

Definition

A Y-shaped protein complex in the ciliary transition zone that connects the cilium axoneme to the ciliary necklace. Both protein sorting and protein gating occur at this point in the cilium allowing some, but not all proteins to enter the cilium. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO