Axoneme [axonema]

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axonemy

 

Axonemes

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Definition

A bundle of MICROTUBULES and MICROTUBULE-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS forming the core of each CILIUM or FLAGELLUM. In most eukaryotic cilia or flagella, an axoneme shaft has 20 microtubules arranged in nine doublets and two singlets.

DUI
D054468 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0505317
Previous indexing
Cilia (1970-2007); Flagella (1972-2007)
History note
2008
Public note
2008