Primary cilia: putting sensors together

Curr Biol. 2004 Sep 21;14(18):R765-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2004.09.016.

Abstract

Primary cilia extend like antennae from the surface of most eukaryotic cells into the environment, where they function in a variety of sensory roles. Recent studies reveal an intimate interplay between structural proteins of the centrosome and the formation of primary cilia, and provide new insight into the complex function of these fascinating organelles.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens / metabolism
  • Antigens / physiology*
  • Centrosome / physiology*
  • Cilia / metabolism
  • Cilia / physiology*
  • Eukaryotic Cells / physiology*
  • Neurons, Afferent / physiology
  • Proteins / metabolism*
  • Proteins / physiology

Substances

  • Antigens
  • Proteins
  • pericentrin