Definition of Ankyrin

1. Noun. (biology) Any of a family of adaptor proteins that mediate the attachment of integral membrane proteins to the spectrin-actin based membrane skeleton. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ankyrin

1. A family of membrane-associated proteins responsible for the attachment of the cytoskeleton. The erythrocyte-related isoforms link spectrin cytoskeleton to a transmembrane protein (Band III protein) in the erythrocyte plasma membrane. Brain-related isoforms of ankyrin also exist. (18 Nov 2007)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ankyrin

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ankylosing hyperostosis
ankylosing spondylitis
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ankylostomiases
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ankyrin (current term)
ankyrin repeat
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annabergite

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