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Peripherins MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Peripherins
Tree Number(s)
D05.750.078.593.765
Unique ID
D064531
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D064531
Scope Note
Type III intermediate filament proteins expressed mainly in neurons of the peripheral and CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS. Peripherins are implicated in neurite elongation during development and axonal regeneration after injury.
Entry Term(s)
Peripherin
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2014; was indexed under Intermediate Filament Proteins, Membrane Glycoproteins, and Nerve Tissue Proteins 1985-2005; 2005-2013.
History Note
2014
Date Established
2014/01/01
Date of Entry
2013/07/08
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Peripherins Preferred
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