noun. The internal framework of a cell, composed largely of actin filaments and microtubules.

noun. An arrangement of microtubules, microfilaments, and larger filaments within a cell serving to provide structural support of components of the cell, and to transport components from one part of the cell to another; the filaments are composed of protein and form a latticelike arrangement which may change rapidly with time.

noun. A cellular structure like a skeleton, contained within the cytoplasm.

noun. a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence

"The activated caspases will begin the process of orderly taking the cell apart and the cleavage of part of the actin cytoskeleton is shown."

anatomical structure  bodily structure  body structure  complex body part  structure  

acetylation  actin  adenomas  anergy  apoptosis