Actin Cytoskeleton (also known as Actin Cytoskeletons, Cytoskeleton, Actin): Fibers composed of MICROFILAMENT PROTEINS, which are predominately ACTIN. They are the smallest of the cytoskeletal filaments.

NIH MeSH · D008841Anatomy

Actin Cytoskeleton

Also known asActin Cytoskeletons · Cytoskeleton, Actin · Cytoskeletons, Actin · Actin Filaments · Actin Filament · Filament, Actin · Filaments, Actin · Actin Microfilaments · Actin Microfilament · Microfilament, Actin · Microfilaments, Actin · Microfilaments

Definition

Fibers composed of MICROFILAMENT PROTEINS, which are predominately ACTIN. They are the smallest of the cytoskeletal filaments.

MeSH classification

  • A11.284.430.214.190.750.050

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Common questions about Actin Cytoskeleton

What does Actin Cytoskeleton mean in medicine?
Fibers composed of MICROFILAMENT PROTEINS, which are predominately ACTIN. They are the smallest of the cytoskeletal filaments. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Actin Cytoskeleton known by any other names?
Yes. Actin Cytoskeleton is also referred to as Actin Cytoskeletons, Cytoskeleton, Actin, Cytoskeletons, Actin, Actin Filaments in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Actin Cytoskeleton sit in the medical classification?
Actin Cytoskeleton falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.284.430.214.190.750.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008841) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗