Mesh term Intermediate Filament Proteins
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Cytoskeletal Proteins
Description
Filaments 7-11 nm in diameter found in the cytoplasm of all cells. Many specific proteins belong to this group, e.g., desmin, vimentin, prekeratin, decamin, skeletin, neurofilin, neurofilament protein, and glial fibrillary acid protein.Browse to child terms:
Desmin
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein
Keratins
Nestin
Neurofilament Proteins
Peripherins
Vimentin
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