Preferred Name |
neurofilament |
Synonyms |
type IV intermediate filament |
Definitions |
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. |
ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0005883 |
database_cross_reference |
NIF_Subcellular:sao1316272517 Wikipedia:Neurofilament |
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. |
has_exact_synonym |
type IV intermediate filament |
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cellular_component |
id |
GO:0005883 |
label |
neurofilament |
notation |
GO:0005883 |
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prefLabel |
neurofilament |
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