NFM
Neurofilaments usually contain three intermediate filament proteins: L, M, and H which are involved in the maintenance of neuronal caliber. Belongs to the intermediate filament family. 2 alternatively spliced human isoforms have been reported. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
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Protein type: Cytoskeletal |
Cellular Component:
axon; neurofilament
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Molecular Function:
structural molecule activity
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Biological Process:
neurofilament bundle assembly
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Reference #:
O77788
(UniProtKB)
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Alt. Names/Synonyms: 160 kDa neurofilament protein; NEF3; NEFM; Neurofilament medium polypeptide; Neurofilament triplet M protein; NF-M; NFM
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Gene Symbols: NEFM
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Molecular weight:
103,210 Da
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Basal Isoelectric point:
4.91
Predict pI for various phosphorylation states
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