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intermediate filament

Used for:

filaggrin

Used for:

keratin filament

Used for:

tonofilament

Broader Terms:

cytoskeleton

Narrower Terms:

neurofilament

Scope Note:

cytoplasmic filament intermediate in diameter (about 10 nanometers) between the microfilaments and the microtubules; may be composed of any of a number of different proteins and form a ring around the cell nucleus.

Term Number:

0595-3566


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