vimentin

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Intermediate filament protein that is expressed in mesenchymal cells, e.g., fibroblasts, leukocytes, and blood vessel endothelial cells.

Note: Vimentin filaments support cell membranes, keep some organelles in a fixed place within the cytoplasm, and transmit membrane receptor signals to the nucleus.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 820 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'vimentin' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11372 RIS BibTex EndNote
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