beta-Crystallins [beta-krystaliny]

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beta-Crystallin
Crystallins, beta

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Definition

A class of crystallins that provides refractive power and translucency to the lens (LENS, CRYSTALLINE) in VERTEBRATES. Beta-crystallins are similar in structure to GAMMA-CRYSTALLINS in that they both contain Greek key motifs. Beta-crystallins exist as oligomers formed from acidic (BETA-CRYSTALLIN A CHAIN) and basic (BETA-CRYSTALLIN B CHAIN) subunits.

DUI
D038204 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0005390
Previous indexing
Crystallins (1966-2002)
History note
2003; for BETA-CRYSTALLIN use CRYSTALLINS 1982-2002
Public note
2003; for BETA-CRYSTALLIN see CRYSTALLINS 1982-2002