What is the role of spectrin in the cytoskeleton?
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The question is asking about the function of spectrin within the cytoskeleton. It seeks to understand how spectrin contributes to the overall structure and function of the cytoskeleton in cells.
Answer
Spectrin is a cytoskeletal protein that controls membrane organization, stability, and shape.
Spectrin is a cytoskeletal protein that controls membrane organization, stability, and shape, and links membranes to the major filament systems and associated motors.
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Spectrin is a cytoskeletal protein that controls membrane organization, stability, and shape, and links membranes to the major filament systems and associated motors.
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Spectrin is essential for preserving the integrity and mechanical properties of the cell membrane, supporting cell shape, and maintaining cell membrane integrity.
Sources
- Spectrin - ScienceDirect - sciencedirect.com
- The role of spectrin in cell adhesion and cell–cell contact - PMC - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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