Intermediate filaments (IFs) are cytoskeletal and nucleoskeletal structures that promote cell integrity and intracellular communication and contribute to subcellular and tissue-specific functions. Our understanding of how post-translational modifications of IF proteins (including nuclear lamins and cytoplasmic keratins, vimentin, desmin, neurofilaments and glial fibrillary acidic protein, among others) regulate IF function is increasing.
- Natasha T. Snider
- M. Bishr Omary