Cell Biology Glossary
Cell Biology Glossary
Actin filament (AK-tin) Part of the cytoskeleton. Actin filaments contract or lengthen to give cells the flexibility to move and change shape. Together with myosin, actin filaments are responsible for muscle contraction. Adult stem cells Cells that can renew themselves and differentiate into a limited number of specialized cell types. They replace and renew damaged [...]