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Microfibrils

Definition(s)

Components of the extracellular matrix consisting primarily of fibrillin. They are essential for the integrity of elastic fibers.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (MeSH) at the National Library of Medicine
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.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (Gene Ontology) at the National Library of Medicine


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