Svensk definition
Filament (trådar) med en diameter av 7-11 nm som finns i cytoplasman i alla celler. Många specifika proteiner tillhör denna grupp, t ex desmin, vimentin, prekeratin, dekamin, skeletin, neurofilin, nervfilamentprotein och surt, glialt fibrillärt protein.
Engelsk definition
Filaments 7-11 nm in diameter found in the cytoplasm of all cells. Many specific proteins belong to this group, e.g., desmin, vimentin, prekeratin, decamin, skeletin, neurofilin, neurofilament protein, and glial fibrillary acid protein.
Svenska synonymer
Intermediära filamentproteiner
Engelska synonymer
Filament Proteins, Intermediate — Proteins, Intermediate Filament — Fibroblast Intermediate Filament Proteins