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Record 1 1989-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
DEF

one of the cytoplasmic fibrous structures, about 5 nanometers in diameter, virtually identical to actin; thought to be of importance in the processes of phagocytosis and pinocytosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
DEF

élément contractile et fibrillaire contenu dans le hyaloplasme cellulaire dont le diamètre est de 50 à 70 A (Ils) sont disposés sous la membrane plasmique et s'insèrent sur sa face interne. Leur structure est voisine à celle de l'actine (...).

Spanish

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