Lamin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A family of fibrous class V intermediate filament proteins that are found in the cell nucleus and are localized in two structures, the nuclear lamina and the nucleoplasmic veil. These two structures support the nuclear envelope and provide anchors for chromosomes and nuclear pore complexes. Additionally, lamins are involved in the disassembly and reassembly of the nuclear envelope during cell division.

**Synonyms:** - Type V IF Protein