Synemin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Synemin is a noun meaning An intermediate filament that localizes at the Z-disk and has been shown to bind to α-dystrobrevin, α-actinin, and desmin to act as a mechanical linker in transmitting force laterally throughout the tissue, especially between the contractile myofibrils and extracellular matrix.
Meaning
An intermediate filament that localizes at the Z-disk and has been shown to bind to α-dystrobrevin, α-actinin, and desmin to act as a mechanical linker in transmitting force laterally throughout the tissue, especially between the contractile myofibrils and extracellular matrix.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include desmin, syncoilin, smoothelin, myomesin, myotilin, muskelin.
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