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GO: Cellular Component

neurofilament

Term ID
GO:0005883
Synonyms
  • type IV intermediate filament
Definition
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. (3)
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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