Neurofilaments (NF) are the 10 nanometer or intermediate filaments found in neurons. They are a major component of the neuronal cytoskeleton, and are believed to function primarily to provide structural support for the axon and to regulate axon diameter. Neurofilaments are composed of polypeptide chains or subunits which belong to the same protein...
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<cell biology> Member of the class of intermediate filaments found in axons of nerve cells. ... In vertebrates assembled from three distinct protein subunits. (neurofilament L, 68 kD, neurofilament M, 160 kD, & neurofilament H 200 kD) These proteins, if introduced into fibroblasts, will incorporate into the vimentin filament system. ... (...
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(noor″o-fil´ә-ment) any of the slender, fibrillar elements which, along with the neurotubules, forms a neurofibril.
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Member of the class of intermediate filaments found in axons of nerve cells. In vertebrates assembled from three distinct protein subunits (NF-L 68 kD; NF-M 160 kD; NF-H 200 kD) These proteins, if introduced into fibroblasts, will incorporate into the vimentin filament system.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nū′rō-fil′ă-ment Definitions: 1. A class of intermediate filaments found in neurons.
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