Term Name:	neurofilament
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.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005883]    QuickGO    AmiGO