Definition of Neurofilament. Meaning of Neurofilament. Synonyms of Neurofilament

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Definition of Neurofilament

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Meaning of Neurofilament from wikipedia

- Neurofilaments (NF) are classed as type IV intermediate filaments found in the cytoplasm of neurons. They are protein polymers measuring 10 nm in diameter...
- Neurofilament light polypeptide is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NEFL gene. Neurofilament light polypeptide is a member of the intermediate...
- copurifies with other neurofilament subunits, as it was originally discovered, however in some mature neurons it can be the only neurofilament expressed. The...
- of biomarkers, namely one called neurofilament light chain (NFL), in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neurofilament light chain is a protein that is...
- Neurofilament medium polypeptide (NF-M) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NEFM gene. Neurofilaments are type IV intermediate filament heteropolymers...
- from peripherin protein dimers), but it can also heteropolymerize with neurofilaments in several neuronal types. This protein in humans is encoded by the...
- PMID 9846894 – via EuropeMC. M, Sjögren; E, Englund (2004). "Negative neurofilament light and tau immunostaining in frontotemporal dementia". Dementia and...
- towards a slowing of progression, as well as a significant reduction in neurofilament light chain, a ****tive ALS biomarker thought to indicate neuronal damage...
- neurons, the roles of proteins showing loss of nerve tissue such as neurofilaments, tau, and N-acetylaspartate are under investigation. Improvement in...
- recessive neurological disorder that causes disorganization of neurofilaments. Neurofilaments form a structural framework that helps to define the shape and...