Cell Component
neurofilament
Definitions related to neurofilaments:
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A type of intermediate filament found in the core of neuronal axons. Neurofilaments are heteropolymers composed of three type IV polypeptides: NF-L, NF-M, and NF-H (for low, middle, and high molecular weight). Neurofilaments are responsible for the radial growth of an axon and determine axonal diameter.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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An intermediate filament that is found in the axons of neurons.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Intermediate filaments of neurons which add rigidity, tensile strength, and possibly intracellular transport guidance to axons and dendrites.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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