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Actin Capping Proteins

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Definition: Actin capping proteins are cytoskeletal proteins that bind to the ends of ACTIN FILAMENTS to regulate actin polymerization.     
Examples CapZ Actin Capping Protein; Tropomodulin 		Other names Capping Proteins, Actin; Actin Capping Protein; Capping Protein, Actin; Actin Filament Capping Proteins; Actin-Capping Proteins
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
CAP1 protein, S cerevisiae  0   *Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins *Actin Capping Proteins.
toxofilin protein, Toxoplasma gondii  0   *Protozoan Proteins *Actin Capping Proteins. Mol Biol Cell 2000 Jan;11(1):355-68

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