| OBO ID: GO:0005883 |
| Term Name: | neurofilament | Search Ontology: | |
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| 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: | GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO |
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