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Talin
Medical Definition: | A 235-kDa cytoplasmic protein that is also found in platelets. It has been localized to regions of cell-substrate adhesion. It binds to INTEGRINS; VINCULIN; and ACTINS and appears to participate in generating a transmembrane connection between the extracellular matrix and the cytoskeleton. |
Guide Notes: | a cytoplasmic protein; /drug eff /ultrastruct permitted |
Also Called: | Platelet Protein p235 |
Previously Indexed: | Blood Proteins (1984-1986),Contractile Proteins (1982-1986),Cytoskeletal Proteins (1985-1991),Muscle Proteins (1984-1986) |
Talin Medical Definitions and Terms
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