lamins

lamins
Fibrous network associated with the inner membranes of cell nuclei, composed of polypeptides of varying molecular weights (60,000–80,000) and classified as A, B, C, etc. on the basis of physical properties; the phosphorylation of l. is associated with mitosis.

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  • Lamina (Zellkern) — Die im eukaryotischen Zellkern enthaltene Lamina ist ein dichter, fibrillärer Verbund, der weitgehend direkt unter der Kernhülle liegt und etwa 30 bis 100nm stark ist. Sie enthält Intermediärfilamente und Proteine, die mit der inneren Membran der …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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