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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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