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neurofilament

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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. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0815316194 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0716731363 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198506732 ]

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neurofilament

Synonyms
  • type IV intermediate filament
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cellular_component

id

GO:0005883

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