Term Name: microfibril
Synonyms: extended fibrils, fibrillin
Definition: Extracellular matrix components occurring independently or along with elastin. Thought to have force-bearing functions in tendon. In addition to fibrillins, microfibrils may contain other associated proteins.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0001527]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: extracellular matrix
is a type of: supramolecular fiber