Calbindin 2 [kalbindin 2]

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Terms

29 kDa kalbindin
kalretinin

 

Calretinin

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Definition

A calbindin protein that is differentially expressed in distinct populations of NEURONS throughout the vertebrate and invertebrate NERVOUS SYSTEM, and modulates intrinsic neuronal excitability and influences LONG-TERM POTENTIATION. It is also found in LUNG, TESTIS, OVARY, KIDNEY, and BREAST, and is expressed in many tumor types found in these tissues. It is often used as an immunohistochemical marker for MESOTHELIOMA.

DUI
D064032 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0579266
History note
2014
Public note
2014; was indexed under CALCIUM-BINDING PROTEINS, VITAMIN D-DEPENDENT 1987-2013