NEUROMODULIN
\njˈuːɹəmˌɒdjʊlˌɪn], \njˈuːɹəmˌɒdjʊlˌɪn], \n_j_ˈuː_ɹ_ə_m_ˌɒ_d_j_ʊ_l_ˌɪ_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A nervous tissue specific protein which is highly expressed in neurons during development and nerve regeneration. It has been implicated in neurite outgrowth, long-term potentiation, signal transduction, and neurotransmitter release. (From Neurotoxicology 1994;15 (1):41-7) It is also a substrate of PROTEIN KINASE C.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.