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Actin Filaments Definition:
Actin filaments are minute protein filaments, 4 to 7 nm in diameter, that are organized to form a variety of structures depending on the cell type.
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Actin Filaments Notes:
Actin filaments are the linear polymers of G-actin subunits or globular actin subunits and are present in the form of microfilaments in the cytoskeleton and in the form of thin filaments. These are part of the contractile apparatus in cells (muscle and non-muscle).
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