Synemin, also called desmuslin, is an intermediate filament (IF) and, like other IFs, primarily functions to integrate mechanical stress and maintain structural integrity in eukaryotic cells. While it has been observed in a variety of cell types, it has been best studied in the sarcomere of skeletal myocytes. It localizes at the Z-disk and has bee...
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<protein> An intermediate filament associated protein (230 kD) isolated from avian smooth muscle, but homologue also found in mammalian muscle. Co localises with desmin near myofibrillar Z discs. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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An intermediate filament-associated protein (230 kD) isolated from avian smooth muscle, but homologue also found in mammalian muscle. Co-localises with desmin near myofibrillar Z-discs.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sin′ĕ-min Definitions: 1. A 230-kD intermediate filament-associated protein that binds desmin into a three-dimensional intracellular lattice of cytoskeletal elements.
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