Gene ontology ID
GO:0097593
Definition
A part of the ventral disc of Giardia species (trophozoite stage) consisting of a spiral array of microtubules linked to the ventral membrane. These microtubules form the base of the ventral disc dorsal microribbons that extend nearly perpendicular from the membrane
Comment
Due to the asymmetric nature of the Giardia trophozoite, this term is defined spatially as the trophozoite is viewed from the dorsal side, with the two nuclei dorsal to the ventral disc, and the ventral disc toward the anterior.
Synonyms
1. spiral microtubule array
2. ventral disc spiral microtubule array
3. ventral disk microtubule array
References
1. GOC: giardia
Legend
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is an element of the parent element
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is a part of the parent element
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is related to the parent element
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derives from the parent element
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at least 1 tissue/ enzyme/ localization link in this branch
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tissue/ enzyme/ localization link to BRENDA