The interface formed by the interactions between the cell<unk>  and the cytoskeleton, often called the<unk>  (MSK), performs a variety of functions for the cell. The MSK works as a part of the plasma<unk>  as well as a part of the cytoskeleton. It is a scaffolding for<unk>  proteins to anchor to, and for forming organelles which extend from the cell. When high dynamicism is needed for drastic change in cell shape, effort is focussed at the MSK. It is involved in the localization of transmembrane proteins at specific sites in the cell<unk>  and in endocytosis and exocytosis in various cell types. The MSK provides the plasma<unk>  with the mechanical strength and resilience to withstand the stress and shear forces from the outside environment, while contributing stretch and shear elasticity. Signals originating at the cell<unk>  are transmitted to the cytoskeleton. It even participates in meiosis.
Membrane skeleton
Cytoskeleton
Cell junction
Electron shell
Lipid bilayer
Viral envelope
Extracellular matrix
Cuticle