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MOTOR PROTEIN [1 record]

Record 1 2010-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
DEF

[A group of proteins that] can move along microtubules and actin filaments or macromolecules by deriving energy from the hydrolysis of energy-rich phosphates such as ATP [adenosine triphosphate].

CONT

Motor proteins mediate some of the processes involved in establishing body plans, such as left-right, dorsoventral, and anterior-posterior differentiation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Biologie moléculaire
CONT

Les têtes de myosine (ou ponts d'union) comportent des sites de liaison à l'actine et à l'ATP [adénosine triphosphate]; ce sont les protéines motrices qui donnent leur énergie à la contraction musculaire.

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