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  1. Fields of Study
  2. proteins
  3. cytoskeletal proteins
  4. microfilament proteins
  5. troponins
  6. troponin T
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. proteins
  3. cytoskeletal proteins
  4. microfilament proteins
  5. troponins
  6. troponin T

Preferred term

troponin T

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information One of the three polypeptide chains that make up the troponin complex. It is a cardiac-specific protein that binds to tropomyosin. It is released from damaged or injured heart muscle cells (myocytes, cardiac). Defects in the gene encoding troponin T result in familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • troponin T1
  • troponin T2

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199112

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