Ankyrins

A family of membrane-associated proteins responsible for the attachment of the cytoskeleton. Erythrocyte-related isoforms of ankyrin attach the SPECTRIN cytoskeleton to a transmembrane protein (ANION EXCHANGE PROTEIN 1, ERYTHROCYTE) in the erythrocyte plasma membrane. Brain-related isoforms of ankyrin also exist.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.080

MeSH Unique ID: D017487

Entry Terms:

• Ankyrin

Previous Indexing:

• Blood Proteins (1979-1992)
• Membrane Proteins (1979-1992)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Ankyrins