Neurofilament

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007874",
  "term": "Neurofilament",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of intermediate filament, approximately 10 nm in diameter, found in the cytoplasm of neurons. These protein polymers form a major component of the neuronal cytoskeleton, providing structural support to the axon and regulating its diameter. Neurofilaments are composed of three different polypeptide subunits: light (NF-L), medium (NF-M), and heavy (NF-H), which co-assemble to form the filament.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "axon",
    "neurofibril"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 888 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neurofilament/"
}