FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term microfibril ID (Ontology) GO:0001527 (Gene Ontology)
Definition Extracellular matrix components occurring independently or along with elastin. Thought to have force-bearing functions in tendon. In addition to fibrillins, microfibrils may contain other associated proteins.[ PubMed:27026396 ]
Also Known As "extended fibrils"
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external encapsulating structure
 |__extracellular matrix__
supramolecular polymer    |
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                          microfibril
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Is a supramolecular fiber
Part of extracellular matrix
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    "fibrillin" RELATED
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