Merosin
Merosin
Merosin (pronounced: meh-roh-sin) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of muscle cells. It is a component of the extracellular matrix, which is the material that surrounds and supports cells within tissues.
Etymology
The term "merosin" is derived from the Greek word "meros," which means "part," and the suffix "-in," which is commonly used in the names of proteins. This reflects the role of merosin as a component of the larger structure of muscle cells.
Function
Merosin is a type of laminin, a family of proteins that are an integral part of the extracellular matrix. Specifically, merosin is often referred to as laminin-2. It helps to anchor cells within tissues and plays a role in cell migration and differentiation.
Related Terms
- Laminin: A family of proteins that are an integral part of the extracellular matrix. Merosin is a type of laminin.
- Extracellular matrix: The material that surrounds and supports cells within tissues. Merosin is a component of the extracellular matrix.
- Merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy: A genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and other symptoms, caused by mutations in the genes that produce merosin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Merosin
- Wikipedia's article - Merosin
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