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Myelin Basic Protein

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Myelin basic protein (304 aa, ~33 kDa) is encoded by the human MBP gene. This protein plays a role in myelination and neuronal development. [ ]

Term info

Label

Myelin Basic Protein

Synonyms
  • MBP
  • Myelin A1 Protein
  • Myelin Basic Protein
  • Myelin Membrane Encephalitogenic Protein
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799

DesignNote

The canonical UniProt isoform for myelin basic protein corresponds to one of the non-classic isoforms (Golli-MBP1; HOG7). The classic isoforms are abundant protein components of the myelin membrane. (UniProt)

Display Name

Myelin Basic Protein

OMIM Number

159430

Preferred Name

Myelin Basic Protein

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Swiss Prot

P02686

UMLS CUI

C1567500

code

C127025