Vimentin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /vaɪˈmɛn.tɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vimentin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of polypeptides that polymerize to form filaments in the cytoskeleton.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a group of polypeptides that polymerize to form filaments in the cytoskeleton.
Word Forms
- vimentins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include viementin, epinemin, vinculine, phosphovimentin, vinculin, microfilament.
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