Term Name:	microfibril
Synonyms:	extended fibrils, fibrillin
Definition:	Extracellular matrix components occurring independently or along with elastin. Thought to have force-bearing functions in tendon. In addition to fibrillins, microfibrils may contain other associated proteins.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0001527]    QuickGO    AmiGO