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= Microtubule-associated protein
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Microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) are a diverse group of proteins that interact with microtubules, which are structural components of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. Microtubules are cylindrical structures made of tubulin protein dimers and play crucial roles in various cellular processes, including maintaining cell shape, enabling intracellular transport, and facilitating cell division.