| cytokeratin | <protein> Generic name for the intermediate filament proteins of epithelial cells. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| cytokeratin filaments | A class of intermediate filament's that form a network within epithelial cells and anchor to desmosomes, thus imparting tensile strength to the tissue. Synonym: cytokeratin filaments. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytokeratins | A class of intermediate filament proteins; several are associated with the epithelium that lines internal body cavities while others are specific for hard tissue such as nails and hair. (05 Mar 2000) |