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 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)