microtubules

[US]/[ˈmaɪkrəˌtjubjuːl]/
[UK]/[ˈmaɪkrəˌtjubjuːl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Tiny, hollow cylinders made of tubulin subunits that form a major part of the cytoskeleton of eukaryotic cells.; A structure involved in intracellular transport and cell division.

Phrases & Collocations

microtubules assemble

microtubule dynamics

stabilize microtubules

microtubules depolymerize

microtubule network

disrupting microtubules

microtubules polymerize

microtubule function

microtubules form

damaged microtubules

Example Sentences

researchers studied the dynamic instability of microtubules in the cell.

microtubule-associated proteins (maps) regulate microtubule behavior.

the cytoskeleton relies heavily on microtubules for structural support.

kinesin motors move along microtubules, transporting cargo within the cell.

disruption of microtubules can lead to cell division defects.

microtubule polymerization is essential for spindle formation during mitosis.

drugs targeting microtubules are used in cancer chemotherapy.

microtubule organization is crucial for maintaining cell shape.

the formation of microtubules is dependent on tubulin subunits.

microtubules provide tracks for intracellular transport.

we investigated the role of microtubules in neuronal development.

the dynamic assembly and disassembly of microtubules is a key cellular process.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now