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tubulin Definition

tu·bu·lin (to̵̅o̅byə lin′, tyo̵̅o̅-)

noun

a protein in cells that polymerizes to form tiny tubules that are important in forming microtubules

tubulin Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dimer: They may have a role in dissociation of tubulin dimers.
  • heterodimers: Tubulin heterodimers with GDP bound to the b subunit form ring shaped assemblies in vitro.
  • family: The role of CCT in protein folding in eukaryotic cytosol is mainly concerned with the actin and tubulin protein families.
  • subunits: The tubulin subunits are arranged in rows called protofilaments.
  • concentration: In vitro, the tendency to grow or shrink may be a function of tubulin concentration.
  • cytoskeleton: These cells appear to depend heavily on an internal system of cross-linked proteins, called the tubulin cytoskeleton, to maintain their shape.

Noun used with modifier

  • protein: They are unbranched hollow tubular structures, made of the protein tubulin ( see below ).

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