cytoskeletons

[US]/ˌsaɪtəʊˈskɛlɪtənz/
[UK]/ˌsaɪtoʊˈskɛlɪtənz/

Translation

n.Plural of cytoskeleton; complex networks of protein filaments and tubules that provide structural support and shape to cells.

Phrases & Collocations

cytoskeletons are

cellular cytoskeletons

cytoskeletons provide

cytoskeletons support

actin cytoskeletons

cytoskeletons maintain

cytoskeletons regulate

cytoskeletons consist

cytoskeletons determine

cytoskeletons enable

Example Sentences

the cytoskeleton provides structural support to the cell.

actin filaments are components of the cytoskeleton.

microtubules form part of the eukaryotic cytoskeleton.

the cytoskeleton regulates cell movement.

mutations in cytoskeletal proteins can cause diseases.

the cytoskeleton maintains cell shape.

intermediate filaments provide mechanical stability to the cytoskeleton.

the cytoskeleton is involved in intracellular transport.

cytoskeletal dynamics allow cells to change shape.

the cytoskeleton responds to external signals.

motor proteins walk along cytoskeletal filaments.

the cytoskeleton organizes organelle positioning.

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