1) Thin protein thread
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Microfilaments or actin filaments are the thinnest filaments of the cytoskeleton, a structure found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. These linear polymers of actin subunits are flexible and relatively strong, resisting buckling by multi-piconewton compressive forces and filament fracture by nanonewton tensile forces. Microfilaments are highly...
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Microfilament structure A linear assemblage of the protein actin; microfilaments, also called actin filaments, are one of three main components of the cytoskeleton. Microfilaments serve a number of functions. They: • form a band just beneath the cell membrane that • provides mechanic...
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<cell biology> Cytoplasmic filament of F actin (5-7nm) which function in structure and movement in eukaryotic cells. ... They may be laterally associated with other proteins (tropomyosin, alpha actinin) in some cases and may be anchored to the membrane. Microfilaments are conspicuous in adherens junctions. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...
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(mi″kro-fil´ә-mәnt) any of the submicroscopic filaments, composed chiefly of actin, found in the cytoplasmic matrix of almost all cells, often in close association with the microtubules.
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Cytoplasmic filament, 5-7nm thick, of F-actin that can be decorated with HMM; may be laterally associated with other proteins (tropomyosin, a -actinin) in some cases, and may be anchored to the membrane. Microfilaments are conspicuous in adherens junctions.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′krō-fil′ă-ment Definitions: 1. The finest filamentous element of the cytoskeleton, having a diameter of about 5 nm and consisting primarily of actin.
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cytoskeletal fiber composed of actin filaments
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