Calcium-binding protein
Calcium-binding protein
Calcium-binding proteins are a type of protein that can bind to calcium ions. These proteins play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including cell signaling, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
Pronunciation
Calcium-binding protein: /ˈkælsiəm ˈbaɪndɪŋ ˈproʊtiːn/
Etymology
The term "Calcium-binding protein" is derived from the Latin words "calcium" meaning "lime", "binding" from the Old English "bindan", and "protein" from the Greek "proteios" meaning "of the first quality".
Related Terms
- Calmodulin: A calcium-binding protein that regulates several phosphatases, kinases, and cyclases.
- Troponin: A complex of three regulatory proteins that is integral to muscle contraction in skeletal and cardiac muscle.
- S100 protein: A family of calcium-binding proteins involved in a variety of intracellular and extracellular functions.
- Calsequestrin: A calcium-binding protein that aids in the storage of calcium ions within the sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calcium-binding protein
- Wikipedia's article - Calcium-binding protein
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