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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. cytoskeletal proteins
  5. catenins
  6. gamma catenin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. proteins
  4. cytoskeletal proteins
  5. catenins
  6. gamma catenin

Preferred term

gamma catenin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A multi-functional catenin that is highly homologous to beta catenin. Gamma catenin binds cadherins and helps link their cytoplasmic tails to actin in the cytoskeleton via alpha catenin. It is also found in desmosomes where it mediates the link between desmosomal cadherins and desmoplakin.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

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Synonyms

  • plakoglobin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/295012

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