Cytoskeleton: The cytoskeleton is the network of fibres

The cytoskeleton is the network of fibres forming the eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells and archaeans. These fibres in the eukaryotic cells contain a complex mesh of protein filaments and motor proteins that help in cell movement. The cytoskeleton is a collective term that refers to an extensive network of filamentous or tubular intracellular proteins of varying morphology and composition scattered within the cytoplasm of a cell. It consists of three structurally and functionally distinct components: microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules. Learn about the structure and function of the three types of cytoskeletal filaments: actin, microtubules, and intermediate filaments. Explore how the cytoskeleton influences cell shape, movement, division, and transport in different cell types and organisms. One moment, please...Please wait while your request is being verified...