tubulin
tubulin
Definition
tu·bu·lin (to̵̅o̅′byə 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 ).
