Term Name: | microfibril |
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Synonyms: | extended fibrils, fibrillin |
Definition: | Extracellular matrix components occurring independently or along with elastin. Thought to have force-bearing functions in tendon. In addition to fibrillins, microfibrils may contain other associated proteins. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0001527] QuickGO AmiGO |