Search for dissertations about: "spectrin repeat"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words spectrin repeat.

2. 1. Molecular characterization and evolution of alpha-actinin : from protozoa to vertebrates

   Author : Ana Virel; Lars Backman; Kristina Djinovic-Carugo; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; alpha-actinin; evolution; spectrin repeat; intragene duplication; phylogenetic tree; spectrin superfamily; Biochemistry; Biokemi;

   Abstract : alpha-actinin is a ubiquitous protein found in most eukaryotic organisms. The ability to form dimers allows alpha-actinin to cross-link actin in different structures. In muscle cells alpha-actinin is found at the Z-disk of sarcomeres. READ MORE