Cell component

Cytoskeleton

A network of protein filaments that supports cell shape, movement, organization, and intracellular transport.

Overview

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The cytoskeleton is a changing network of protein fibers inside a cell. It helps cells keep shape, move, and organize materials.

Quick Facts

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Open network

ProcessVesicle Transportsupports ConceptThe Cellorganizes

All 2 Structured Connections

Cytoskeleton · Cell componentSUPPORTS →Vesicle Transport · Process

Cytoskeleton · Cell componentORGANIZES →The Cell · Concept

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Cytoskeleton.

textbookThe Compartmentalization of CellsMolecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf textbookThe Cell Cycle and Programmed Cell DeathMolecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf textbookProtein Sorting and TransportThe Cell · NCBI Bookshelf textbookThe Universal Features of Cells on EarthMolecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf

Research Claims

Cytoskeletal systems are mechanically and biochemically coupled to membranes, organelles, and signaling. Their organization is dynamic and cell-type dependent.

[1] Molecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf · [2] Molecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf