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Cytoskeletal Proteins MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Cytoskeletal Proteins
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.220
Unique ID
D003598
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003598
Annotation
/biosyn /‌drug eff /‌physiol permitted; do not use /‌analogs
Scope Note
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.
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
QU 55.3
Previous Indexing
Cytoplasm (1966-1979)
Cytoskeleton (1977-1984)
Proteins or specific proteins (1966-1984)
Public MeSH Note
85
History Note
85
Date Introduced
1985/01/01
Last Updated
2005/06/30
Cytoskeletal Proteins Preferred
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