The cytoskeleton of eukaryotic cells is made ... classes of elements that differ in size and in protein composition. Microtubules are the largest type of filament, with a diameter of about 25 ...

Microtubules are major components of the cytoskeleton. They are found in all eukaryotic cells, and they are involved in mitosis, cell motility, intracellular transport, and maintenance of cell shape.

This image shows a Vero cell that was grown on a first surface mirror and fluorescently stained to show the microtubules, which are part of the cell cytoskeleton. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

This is a great time to introduce the three categories of cytoskeletal components: microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Each of these helps maintain cell structure and function ...

2014. J. Neurotrauma 2014 May 28. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 24870067. Acute inactivation of MAP1b in growing sympathetic neurons destabilizes axonal microtubules Tint I, Fischer I, Black M. 2005.