... process, which starts with the conversion of the centriole into a basal body, leading to the formation of the ciliary bud that protrudes inside a ciliary vesicle and/or ultimately at the cell surface. Ciliary bud formation is associated with the assembly of the transition zone (TZ), a complex architecture...

... understanding of some of the structural aspects of cell division in this fascinating organism. 1 To whom correspondence should be addressed (email keith.gull@path.ox.ac.uk ) 20 2 2008 © The Authors Journal compilation © 2008 Biochemical Society 2008 basal body cell division...