a microtubule, microfilament, or other fine threadlike structure of a cell
Word origin
[1935–40; micro- + fibril]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: aeroembolism, hard core, roadblock, roomette, walk-throughmicro- is a combining form with the meanings “small” (microcosm; microgamete), “very small in comparison with others of its kind” (microcomputer; microlith), “too small to be seen by the unaided eye” (microfossil; microorganism), “dealing with extremely minute organisms, organic structures, or quantities ofa substance” (microdissection; microscope), “localized, restricted in scope or area” (microburst; microhabitat), “(of a discipline) focusing on a restricted area” (microeconomics), “containing or dealing with texts that require enlargement to be read” (microfilm; microreader), “one millionth” (microgram)
Examples of 'microfibril' in a sentence
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There was no significant correlation between microfibril angle and density.
Loïc Brancheriau Mail, Paulo Ricardo Gherardi Hein 2011, 'RADIAL VARIATION OF MICROFIBRIL ANGLE AND WOOD DENSITY AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS IN14-YEAR-OLD Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. BLAKE WOOD', BioResourceshttp://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_06/BioRes_06_3_3352_Hein_BC_Correl_Microfibril_Angle_Wood_Density_Age_Eucalyptus_1133.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The cellulose fraction was characterized by crystallinity degree, microfibril diameter, and overall morphology.
Monika Szymańska-Chargot, Monika Chylińska, Karolina Gdula, Arkadiusz Kozioł, ArturZdunek 2017, 'Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose from Different Fruit and Vegetable Pomaces',Polymershttps://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/10/495. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Additionally, the cellulose microfibril angle was enlarged as the residence time increased during pretreatment.
Zhe Ji, Zhe Ling, Xun Zhang, Gui-Hua Yang, Feng Xu 2014, 'Impact of Alkali Pretreatment on the Chemical Component Distribution and Ultrastructureof Poplar Cell Walls', BioResourceshttp://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_09_3_4159_Ji_Alkali_Pretreatment_Ultrastructure_Poplar. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This suggests that lignin-xylan concentration alters the self-assembly of lignin and the cellulose microfibril development.
Ashley Lewis, Joshua C. Waters, John Stanton, Joseph Hess, David Salas-de la Cruz 2016, 'Macromolecular Interactions Control Structural and Thermal Properties of RegeneratedTri-Component Blended Films', International Journal of Molecular Scienceshttp://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/12/1989. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
On converging to form wall ingrowth papillae, the cellulose microfibril diameters increased 3-fold.
Xue Xia, Hui-Ming Zhang, Christina E. Offler, John W. Patrick 2017, 'A Structurally Specialized Uniform Wall Layer is Essential for Constructing Wall IngrowthPapillae in Transfer Cells', Frontiers in Plant Sciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2017.02035/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We found that elastogenesis begins in utero with the microfibril constituent fibrillin-1staining intensely just before birth.
Jeffrey P. Brown, Rachel M. Lind, Anthony F. Burzesi, Catherine K. Kuo 2012, 'Elastogenic Protein Expression of a Highly Elastic Murine Spinal Ligament: The LigamentumFlavum', PLoS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0038475. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
It integrates and stabilizes the microfibril and elastin matrix network that helps the skin to endure mechanical stretch and recoil.
Zheng Q, Chen S, Chen Y, Lyga J, Wyborski R, Santhanam U 2013, 'Investigation of age-related decline of microfibril-associated glycoprotein-1 in humanskin through immunohistochemistry study', Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatologyhttp://www.dovepress.com/investigation-of-age-related-decline-of-microfibril-associated-glycopr-a15204. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
A re-modeled cortical microtubule array exerted no influence on uniform wall layer formation or on its cellulose microfibril organization.
Xue Xia, Hui-Ming Zhang, Christina E. Offler, John W. Patrick 2017, 'A Structurally Specialized Uniform Wall Layer is Essential for Constructing Wall IngrowthPapillae in Transfer Cells', Frontiers in Plant Sciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2017.02035/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Blends of unbeaten fibers and microfibril containing samples were prepared and show potential as composite materials.
Suman K. Sen, Vinit K. Baheti, Richard A. Venditti, Joel J. Pawlak, Sunkyu Park, MukeshC. Bansal 2012, 'Cellulose microfibril-water interaction as characterized by isothermal thermogravimetricanalysis and scanning electron microscopy', BioResourceshttp://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_07/BioRes_07_4_4683_b_Sen_BVPPB_Cellul_Microfibril_Water_Interact_ITA_SEM_3065.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)