http://linkedlifedata.com/r... | skos:definition | "A membrane-tethered derivative of the centriole, and the site of assembly and remodelling of the cilium. As well as anchoring the cilium, the basal body is thought to provide a selective gateway regulating the entry of ciliary proteins and vesicles by intraflagellar transport." [PMID:21750193] | lld:geneontology |