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Actin Cytoskeleton
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Definition
: Fibers composed of MICROFILAMENT PROTEINS, which are predominately ACTIN. They are the smallest of the cytoskeletal filaments.
Examples
Stress Fibers
Other names
Microfilaments; Actin Filaments; Microfilaments, Actin; Microfilament, Actin; Microfilament; Filaments, Actin; Filament, Actin; Cytoskeletons, Actin; Cytoskeleton, Actin; Actin Microfilament; Actin Filament; Actin Cytoskeletons; Actin Microfilaments