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calmodulin

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a protein in nearly all cells that binds to calcium and regulates many important cell functions, as nerve impulse transmissions and muscle action

Origin of calmodulin

cal(cium) + modul(ate) + -in


calmodulin

noun

A calcium-binding protein that mediates many metabolic processes, such as contraction of smooth muscle, by binding to enzymes and other proteins.

Origin of calmodulin

cal(cium) modul(ate) -in


calmodulin

Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural calmodulins)

  1. (biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein found in all nucleated cells

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