structural component of base of cilia - organizes rootlets at the base of primary cilia in sensory neurons - essential for sensory neuron functions, including negative geotaxis, taste, touch response, and hearing - rootlet assembly requires centrioles
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Low-frequency RNA-Seq exon junction(s) not annotated.
Gene model reviewed during 5.49
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Root is expressed in a dynamic pattern corresponding to developing sensory neuron lineages. Starting in stage 12 it is expressed in all precursor and progeny cells of type I sensory lineages of all sensory modalities (including olfactory, external sensory (mechanosensory and gustatory), and chordotonal (auditory and proprioceptive) neurons. Expression continues in these lineages but appears to become restricted to chordotonal neurons. Expression appears to occur exclusively and transiently in the lineages leading to cells that differentiate a cilium.
Root-protein is detected in the ciliary rootlet of scolopidial neurons as well as in neurons of external sensory organs.
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Source for identity of: Rootletin CG6129
Source for identity of: Root Rootletin
The name "Rootletin" is based on sequence homology.