cytoskeletonfunction
The cytoskeleton is a dynamic network of protein filaments that provides structure and organization to most eukaryotic cells. It consists mainly of microfilaments (actin filaments), intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Together, these elements determine cell shape, mechanical properties, and the organization and movement of organelles and vesicles within the cytoplasm.
Actin filaments support cell motility, endocytosis, and cytokinesis, and contribute to the formation of cellular protrusions
Filaments are dynamic, continually assembling and disassembling. Microtubules undergo dynamic instability, while actin filaments undergo rapid
Disruption of cytoskeleton dynamics can contribute to disease, including cancer cell invasion, neurodegenerative disorders, and inherited