Cytoskeleton (Microtubules,Intermediate Filament,Microfilament
Cytoskeleton:
skeleton of cell maintain the structure of cell.
permits the cell to change shape and move. Cytoskeleton composed of microtubules,microfilaments and intermediate filaments.
microtubules
they are long unbranched and slender structure.
==> Road inside cell for transportation.
Made up of two Globular protein,Alpha tubulin and beta tubulin,they are involved in the formation and degeneration of spindle during cell division.
==> Several cell organelle are derived from microtubules,these organelles are cilia,flagella,basal bodies and Centriole.
==> They provide the tracks along with several different
molecular moters move,transport vesicle, organelles such as secretary granules and
mitochondria.
==> The anticancer paclitaxel (taxol) binds to microtubules and make them so stable so that organelles can't move, mitotic spindle can't form and the cell die.
==> Constant assembly and disassembly.
Intermediate Filament
Provide support and strength to the cell as Steel rods in building which give strength and shape to building.
==> Connect the
nuclear membrane to the cell membrane.
==> They maintain the shape of cell.
==> They are involved in integration of cell components
==> Form of flexible scaffolding for the cell and help it resist external pressure.
==> Absence of intermediate filament causes self rupture and when they are abnormal in human blistering
==> Support to hear
==> Nail,Skin,Hair and horn are made up of intermediate filament.
microfilaments
==> 4 to 6 nm diameter that are made up of actin.
==> Actin is associated with muscle contraction.
==> It is present in all types of cell.
==> Actin is associated with muscle contraction.
==> It is present in all types of cell.
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