Term Name: | nuclear pore cytoplasmic filaments |
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Synonyms: | cytoplasmic fibers of the NPC, cytoplasmic fibers of the nuclear pore complex |
Definition: | Filamentous extensions on cytoplasmic face of the nuclear pore complex (NPC). In S. cerevisiae, Nup159p, Nup82p, and Nup42p contribute to the cytoplasmic filaments. In vertebrates, Nup358 is a major component. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0044614] QuickGO AmiGO |