microtubule

Noun

Meaning

a microscopically small tubule

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

channel tube pipe gut conduit fistula polymerization cytoskeleton trachea tubule tubulin depolymerization microtubular beta-tubulin tubulin assembly
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Hypernyms

tubule

Related terms

microtubulin

Phrases with the word

microtubule framework microtubule system microtubule array microtubule cytoskeleton microtubule organizing center microtubule structure

Examples

A kinesin molecule bound to a microtubule. Source: Internet

Basal bodies originate from and have a substructure similar to that of centrioles, with nine peripheral microtubule triplets (see structure at bottom center of image). Source: Internet

Anti-microtubule agents are plant -derived chemicals that block cell division by preventing microtubule function. Source: Internet

ATP hydolysis in these domains is coupled to movement along the microtubule via the microtubule-binding domains. Source: Internet

GTP-bound tubulin can begin adding to the tip of the microtubule again, providing a new cap and protecting the microtubule from shrinking. Source: Internet

If the dimer concentration is greater than the critical concentration, the microtubule will polymerize and grow. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

microtubercle microtubing microtubular microtubule array microtubule complex microtubule cytoskeleton