Insall, R. and Machesky, L. (2001) Cytoskeleton. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, (doi: 10.1038/npg.els.0001252)
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Abstract
The cytoskeleton is a fibrous meshwork of three major components – actin microfilaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments. These are assembled from soluble precursors, under precise control by many different cellular processes. Other proteins interlink filaments or travel along with them. The cytoskeleton is found in all eukaryotic cells, and is required both for the maintenance of cell structure and for the organization of many aspects of cell movement.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Machesky, Professor Laura and Insall, Professor Robert |
| Authors: | Insall, R., and Machesky, L. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Encyclopedia of Life Sciences |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
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