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Functions of intermediate filaments

1989; Wiley; Volume: 14; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/cm.970140302

1097-0169

Michael W. Klymkowsky, Jeffrey B. Bachant, Alberto Domingo,

Microtubule and mitosis dynamics

Cell MotilityVolume 14, Issue 3 p. 309-331 ReviewFree Access Functions of intermediate filaments Michael W. Klymkowsky, Corresponding Author Michael W. Klymkowsky Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at BoulderDepartment of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0347Search for more papers by this authorJeffrey B. Bachant, Jeffrey B. Bachant Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at BoulderSearch for more papers by this authorAlberto Domingo, Alberto Domingo Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at BoulderSearch for more papers by this author Michael W. Klymkowsky, Corresponding Author Michael W. Klymkowsky Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at BoulderDepartment of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0347Search for more papers by this authorJeffrey B. Bachant, Jeffrey B. Bachant Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at BoulderSearch for more papers by this authorAlberto Domingo, Alberto Domingo Department of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, University of Colorado at BoulderSearch for more papers by this author First published: 1989 https://doi.org/10.1002/cm.970140302Citations: 142AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Aebi, U., Cohn, J., Buhle, L., and Gerace, L. 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