nuclear pore cytoplasmic filaments

Term ID

GO:0044614

Synonyms

• cytoplasmic fibers of the NPC
• cytoplasmic fibers of the nuclear pore complex

Definition

Filamentous extensions on cytoplasmic face of the nuclear pore complex (NPC). In S. cerevisiae, Nup159p, Nup82p, and Nup42p contribute to the cytoplasmic filaments. In vertebrates, Nup358 is a major component. (4)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO