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| n | Stable, tough
durable |
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| n | 8-10 nm |
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| n | Prominent in
cells that have to |
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| withstand stress |
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| n | Insoluble in
concentrated salt solutions |
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| and nonionic
detergents |
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| n | IFs unique to
different tissue types. |
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| n | Can be dissolved
with urea |
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