Major constituent of the cytoskeleton found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. They form a flexible framework for the cell, provide attachment points for organelles and formed bodies, and make communication between parts of the cell possible.

Synonyms: Cytoskeletal Proteins, 0, Proteins, Cytoskeletal

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85 ,/biosyn /drug eff /physiol permitted; do not use /analogs

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D003598

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