Spectrin
A high molecular weight (220-250 kDa) water-soluble protein which can be extracted from erythrocyte ghosts in low ionic strength buffers. The protein contains no lipids or carbohydrates, is the predominant species of peripheral erythrocyte membrane proteins, and exists as a fibrous coating on the inner, cytoplasmic surface of the membrane.
Year introduced: 1984(1977)
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Tree Number(s): D12.776.220.980, D12.776.543.850
MeSH Unique ID: D013049
Registry Number: 12634-43-4
Entry Terms:
- alpha-Spectrin
- alpha Spectrin
- beta-Spectrin
- beta Spectrin
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