| Term: | retinal photoreceptor layer neurofilament |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | retinal photoreceptor layer |
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| Synonyms: | retinal photoreceptor layers |
| Definition: | The layer within the retina where the photoreceptor cell receptor segments reside. This layer is closest to the sclera. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000143] |
| Name: | neurofilament |
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| Synonyms: | type IV intermediate filament |
| Definition: | A type of intermediate filament found in the core of neuronal axons. Neurofilaments are heteropolymers composed of three type IV polypeptides: NF-L, NF-M, and NF-H (for low, middle, and high molecular weight). Neurofilaments are responsible for the radial growth of an axon and determine axonal diameter. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005883] QuickGO AmiGO |