Neurotubule
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007904
A hollow, cylindrical protein filament found within the cytoplasm of neurons, composed primarily of tubulin subunits. These structures are a major component of the neuronal cytoskeleton, providing structural support and serving as tracks for intracellular transport of organelles and vesicles. Neurotubules are approximately 25 nanometers in diameter.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-007904 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 891 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103) |
| See also | Neurofibril |
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