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
Public MeSH Note
2014; was indexed under Intermediate Filament Proteins, Membrane Glycoproteins, and Nerve Tissue Proteins 1985-2005; 2005-2013.
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.
