all throught the cell
Intermediate filaments support the cells shape, so it can perform special functions. Various types of intermediate filaments can function together as the permanent framework of the cell.
Microtubules, Intermediate Filaments, and M icrofilaments
The types of filaments found in eukaryotic cells are actin filaments (microfilaments), intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Actin filaments are involved in cell movement and structure, intermediate filaments provide mechanical support to the cell, and microtubules are important for cell division and intracellular transport.
Intermediate filaments are generally considered the most stable among the three cytoskeletal elements (microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments). They are more resistant to changes in cell structure and provide structural support and stability to the cell.
Intermediate Filaments
Cytoskeleton filaments are protein fibers within cells that provide structure, support, and facilitate cell movement. They include microfilaments (actin filaments), microtubules, and intermediate filaments. These filaments help with cell division, cell shape maintenance, and cell signaling.
(1)Microfilaments (also know as actin filaments) are actually only one type of filament in the eukaryotic cytoskeleton. The two other filaments are (2)intermediate filaments and (3)microtubules.
microfilaments intermediate filaments
The three protein fibers found in the cytoskeleton are actin filaments (microfilaments), intermediate filaments, and microtubules. They play key roles in providing structure and support to the cell, facilitating cell movement, and aiding in cell division and intracellular transport.
Cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton is made up of three kinds of protein filaments:Actin filaments (also called microfilaments)Intermediate filaments andMicrotubules
The cytoskeleton is in itself an organelle, and it is made up of proteins. Only animal cells have cytoskeletons b/c plant cells have a cell wall instead.