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  1. Titin
    Titin (n), also known as connectin, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TTN gene. Titin is a giant protein that functions as a molecular spring which is responsible for the passive elasticity of muscle. It is composed of 244 individually folded protein domains connected by unstructured pe...
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  2. Titin
    Titin: A giant filamentous protein essential to the structure, development, and elasticity of muscle. The gene encoding titin is mutated in tibial muscular dystrophy.
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  3. titin
    (= connectin) Family of enormous proteins (2000-3500 kD) found in the sarcomere of striated muscle. Form a scaffolding of elastic fibres that may be important for correct assembly of the sarcomere. Each titin molecule spans from M-line to Z-disc.
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  4. titin
    <cell biology> Family of enormous proteins (2000-3500 kD) found in the sarcomere of striated muscle. Form a scaffolding of elastic fibres that may be important for correct assembly of the sarcomere. Each titin molecule spans from M line to Z disc. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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  5. titin
    Type: Term Pronunciation: tī′tin Definitions: 1. A very large fibrous protein that connects thick myosin filaments to Z discs in the sarcomere.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=92278

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