cytoskeleton
Type: concept- Systems Analogy An internal network of support fibers that gives a cell its physical shape and strength.
- Formal Definition A dynamic network of protein filaments (including microtubules) that provides structural support, shapes the cell, and facilitates movement.
Mentioned In
- Moleculemicrotubule
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Book / Monograph Nelson DL, Cox MM. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. 8th ed. 2021. ↗
"The cytoskeleton maintains cellular shape and organizes compartments."