neurofil

/njuːrəˈfɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of intermediate filament found in neurons, composed of three subunits: the heavy chain (NF-H), the middle chain (NF-M), and the light chain (NF-L).

“The neurofilaments play a crucial role in the axonal transport within neurons.”

Synonyms

  • intermediate filament
  • neuronal filament

Antonyms

  • actin filament
  • microtubule