neurofilaments

[US]/[ˌnʊər.əˈfaɪ.lə.mənt]/
[UK]/[ˌnʊər.oʊˈfaɪ.lə.mənt]/

Translation

n.Structural protein components of neuronal axons.; Specifically, intermediate filaments found in neurons.

Phrases & Collocations

neurofilaments aggregate

analyzing neurofilaments

neurofilament dysfunction

abnormal neurofilaments

neurofilaments express

measuring neurofilaments

neurofilament levels

damaged neurofilaments

neurofilaments interact

neurofilament pathology

Example Sentences

researchers are studying the role of neurofilaments in axonal transport.

neurofilament dysfunction is implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases.

the accumulation of hyperphosphorylated neurofilaments contributes to tauopathy.

neurofilament light chain (nfl) is a biomarker for neuronal damage.

changes in neurofilament levels can be detected in cerebrospinal fluid.

neurofilaments provide structural support to neuronal axons.

genetic mutations affecting neurofilament genes can cause inherited neuropathies.

the assembly of neurofilament networks is crucial for neuronal health.

neurofilament phosphorylation is regulated by various kinases and phosphatases.

imaging techniques can visualize neurofilament aggregates in the brain.

neurofilament expression varies across different neuronal subtypes.

targeting neurofilament pathology is a potential therapeutic strategy.

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