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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > cytoskeletal proteins > catenins > gamma catenin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > cytoskeletal proteins > catenins > gamma catenin
Preferred Term:

gamma catenin

Definition:
A multi-functional catenin that is highly homologous to beta catenin. Gamma catenin binds cadherins and helps link their cytoplasmic tails to actin in the cytoskeleton via alpha catenin. It is also found in desmosomes where it mediates the link between desmosomal cadherins and desmoplakin.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
catenins
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • plakoglobin
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/295012
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