cytoskeletal
/ˌsaɪtəˈskɛlətəl/
adjective
- Relating to the cytoskeleton, the network of protein fibers that gives a cell its shape and helps it move.
- Cytoskeletal proteins help cells maintain their structure.
- The cytoskeletal network is essential for transporting materials inside the cell.
- Damage to cytoskeletal elements can affect how a cell divides.
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