cytoskeleton

(noun)

A cellular structure like a skeleton, contained within the cytoplasm.

Related Terms

Examples of cytoskeleton in the following topics:

  • Adherens Junctions

    • Adherens junctions provide strong mechanical attachments between adjacent cells through the linkage of cytoplasmic face with cytoskeleton.
    • The actin microfilaments of the cytoskeleton (the internal skeleton of the cell). 

  • Microscopic Anatomy

    • Desmosomes, which bind adhesion proteins to the cytoskeleton within cells, thus connecting the cells.

  • Tight Junctions

    • Zonula occludens (ZO) are proteins that help link the tight junction to each cell's internal skeleton (cytoskeleton).

  • Spinal Cord Grey Matter and Spinal Roots

    • These are cationic channels whose activity appears to be regulated by the proper functioning of the cytoskelton and cytoskeleton associated proteins.

  • Specific T-Cell Roles

    • The cytotoxic enzymes and proteases travel to their target cell through a microtubule cytoskeleton.