Structured Summary
Abstract
Monomeric subunits of primarily globular ACTIN and found in the cytoplasmic matrix of almost all cells. They are often associated with microtubules and may play a role in cytoskeletal function and/or mediate movement of the cell or the organelles within the cell.
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Classification
Broader headings
Narrower headings
- Actin Capping Proteins
- Actin Depolymerizing Factors
- Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex
- Actinin
- Actins
- Calponins
- Cortactin
- Filamins
- Formins
- Gelsolin
- Myosins
- Myristoylated Alanine-Rich C Kinase Substrate
- Neurabins
- Profilins
- Tensins
- Thymosin beta(4)
- Tropomyosin
- Troponin
- Vasodilator-Stimulated Phosphoprotein
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein Family
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Synonyms
11 entry terms
- Microfilament Protein
- Protein, Microfilament
- Proteins, Microfilament
- Actin Binding Protein
- Actin-Binding Protein
- Actin-Binding Proteins
- Actin Binding Proteins
- Binding Protein, Actin
- Protein, Actin Binding
- Protein, Actin-Binding
- Proteins, Actin-Binding
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.
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NLM Classification
QU 55.3
AMA Style
References
- National Library of Medicine. Microfilament Proteins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008840. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008840
- Microfilament Proteins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76708328