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Neurofilament protein (photomicrograph)

Immunocytochemical staining for neurofilament protein in an abnormal hypertrophic cell shows an increase, probably reflecting an increased metabolism of this neuron-specific protein. (x1250) (Contributed by Dr. Laura Hair.)

Associated Disorders

  • Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome
  • COLD syndrome
  • Cowden disease
  • Cowden syndrome
  • PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome