Motile cilia: Key developmental and functional roles in reproductive systems

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BACKGROUND: Cilia are specialized microtubule-based organelles that extend from the cell surface and are classified into non-motile and motile types. The assembly and function of cilia are regulated by a complex molecular network that enables motile cilia to generate fluid flow across epithelial surfaces through coordinated beating. These motile cilia are found in the respiratory, nervous, and reproductive...

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