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Calponin

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A family of actin and calcium binding proteins found mostly in smooth muscle-containing tissues. These proteins play a role in the regulation of actin/myosin interactions and the subsequent mediation of smooth muscle contraction. [ ]

Term info

Label

Calponin

Synonyms
  • Calponin
DesignNote

There are three calponin proteins encoded by distinct genes. Calponin-1 and calponin-2 are expressed in smooth muscle. Calponin-3 is expressed at low levels in smooth muscle and is also expressed by some non-muscle tissues.

Preferred Name

Calponin

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C0054541

code

C96483