Cytoskeleton Collection (page 3)

Cells, SEM
Cell cytoskeleton. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the cytoskeleton (blue) and nuclei (green) of cultured cells

Cytokinesis, artwork
Cytokinesis. Artwork showing the stage of cell division that involves the splitting of the cell cytoplasm between two daughter cells

Cytoskeleton and membrane, diagram
Cytoskeleton and membrane. Diagram showing the various structures associated with the cytoskeleton, the protein scaffolding found within cells

Cytokinesis, diagram
Cytokinesis. Diagram showing the stage of cell division that involves the splitting of the cell cytoplasm between two daughter cells

Strychnine seed tissue, light micrograph
Strychnine seed tissue. Light micrograph of a section through a seed of the strychnine plant (Strychnos nux vomica), showing the cellular bridges (plasmodesma)

Cilium and flagellum structure, artwork. Cilia and flagella (collectively known as undulipodia) are hair-like protrusions from a cell membrane

Hippocampal neuron fluorescent micrograph
Hippocampal neuron. Fluorescent micrograph of a neuron (nerve cell, centre) from the hippocampus, surrounded by glial cells (support cells)

Cell structure, fluorescent micrograph
Cell structure. Fluorescent light micrograph of cultured cells from a cell line derived from African green monkey kidney cells. Microtubules, part of the cells cytoskeleton, are red

Cytoskeleton components, artwork. Three main components of the cytoskeleton, the internal support structure of a cell, are shown here

Cytoskeleton components, diagram. The cytoskeleton is the internal support structure of a cell, composed of filaments of various diameters in nanometres (nm)

Animal cell processes, artwork
Animal cell processes. Cutaway artwork showing the structures inside an animal cell and four different processes that take place inside it or on its membrane (all marked by magnifying glasses)

Animal cell structure, artwork
Animal cell structure. Artwork showing the internal structure of an animal cell. Inside the cell, the cellular structures (organelles) include the Golgi apparatus (green)

Lung cells, fluorescent micrograph
Lung cells. Immunofluorescence light micrograph of pulmonary endothelial cells. Endothelial cells are specialized epithelial cells that line the inner surface of blood vessels

Microtubules, artwork
Microtubules, 3D computer artwork. Microtubules are polymers of the protein tubulin. They are a component of the cytoskeleton, which maintains a cells shape

Protozoan tentacle, TEM
Protozoan tentacle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a cross-section through a tentacle of a Dendrocometes sp. protozoan showing the microtubule (purple circles) structure

Cytoskeleton, TEM
Cytoskeleton. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the cytoskeleton of a human skin cell. The cell nucleus is at centre right

Protein, microtubules and cell, artwork
3D computer artwork of a protein attached to microtubules, transporting vesicles and other important parts of the cell. Microtubules are polymers of the protein tubulin

Cytoskeleton, SEM
Cytoskeleton. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the cytoskeleton of a human skin cell. The cell nucleus is oval. The rest of the cells contents have been biochemically extracted

Keratinocyte skin cells, light micrograph
Keratinocyte skin cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of the cytoskeleton of human keratinocyte skin cells. Cell nuclei are oval. The rest of the cells contents have been biochemically extracted

Movement of Listeria bacteria
Movement of Listeria sp. bacteria. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph showing the comet-like tails that help to propel Listeria sp. bacteria from cell to cell during an infection

Actin tail, fluorescent micrograph
Actin tail. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph of a close-up of an actin filament (green) in a cell infected with vaccinia virus particles

Vaccinia virus infected cell. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph of a cell infected with vaccinia virus particles. Host and viral DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is blue

E. coli infection mechanism. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph of Escherichia coli bacteria (centre). Bacterial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is blue

Fibroblast cells, fluorescent micrograph
Fibroblast cells. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph of fibroblast cells. The cell nuclei, which contain the cells genetic information, are blue

Neural stem cells in culture
Neural stem cell in culture, fluorescent light micrograph. The stem cells have been dyed for nestin (red), an intermediate filament (IF) protein, and the nuclei are dyed blue

Glial cells, SEM
Glial cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a glial cell (centre). Glial cells are nervous system cells that provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells)

Cytoskeleton, confocal light micrograph. Tubulin, the protein that makes up microtubules, is blue. Microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton, which maintains the cells shape

Nerve cells and glial cells, SEM
Nerve cells and glial cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The nerve cells have small cell bodies (orange) and fine extensions called axons and dendrites (brown)

Glial cell, SEM
Glial cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cultured glial cell (centre). Glial cells are nervous system cells that provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells)

Yeast cell, electron tomogram image. Yeast cell, Schizosaccharomyces pombe, created using a 3-D electron microscope. This involves firing beams of electrons from many different angles to create

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The cytoskeleton, a complex network of protein structures, plays a vital role in maintaining the shape and structure of cells. In budding yeast cells, it ensures proper cell division and growth. Nerve and glial cells rely on the cytoskeleton for their intricate connections, as seen in stunning light micrographs. Glial cells also exhibit their unique structure under confocal light microscopy. HeLa cells, another type of human cell line, reveal the intricate web-like nature of the cytoskeleton when observed through a light microscope. This structural framework supports various cellular processes within HeLa cells. Protozoa, fascinating single-celled organisms that scavenge for particles or absorb nutrients from their environment, also possess a cytoskeletal system to maintain their shape and enable movement. The microscopic view showcases this essential feature. Artwork depicting proteins interacting with microtubules highlights how these components contribute to overall cell function. Microtubules serve as highways for transporting materials within the cell. Conceptual images further illustrate the significance of the cytoskeleton across different organisms. Radiolarians showcase an intricate skeletal frame that provides support and protection while allowing them to move gracefully through water. A conceptual image of a plant cell emphasizes its various components supported by the cytoskeleton. Whether it's shaping budding yeast cells or enabling movement in protozoa or radiolarians, the cytoskeleton is an indispensable component responsible for maintaining cellular architecture and facilitating crucial biological processes across diverse organisms.