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  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. myelin proteins
  6. myelin basic protein
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. membrane proteins
  5. myelin proteins
  6. myelin basic protein

Preferred term

myelin basic protein

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information An abundant cytosolic protein that plays a critical role in the structure of multilamellar myelin. Myelin basic protein binds to the cytosolic sides of myelin cell membranes and causes a tight adhesion between opposing cell membranes.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/218449

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