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microfilament
Used for:
actin filament
Used for:
myofilament
Broader Terms:
cytoskeleton
Scope Note:
submicroscopic filaments composed chiefly of actin, found in the cytoplasmic matrix of most cells, often in close association with the microtubules; may play a role in cell and organelle movement and in supportive and cytoskeletal function.
Term Number:
0595-3800
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