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actin gamma 2, smooth muscle

L ACTG2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called gamma (γ)-2 actin, which is part of the actin protein family. Actin proteins are organized into filaments, which are important for the tensing of muscle fibers (muscle contraction) and cell movement. These filaments also help maintain the cytoskeleton, which is the structural framework that determines cell shape and organizes cell contents.

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L ACTG2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called gamma (γ)-2 actin, which is part of the actin protein family. Actin proteins are organized into filaments, which are important for the tensing of muscle fibers (muscle contraction) and cell movement. These filaments also help maintain the cytoskeleton, which is the structural framework that determines cell shape and organizes cell contents.

The γ-2 actin protein is found in smooth muscle cells of the urinary and intestinal tracts. Smooth muscles line the internal organs; they contract and relax without being consciously controlled. The γ-2 actin protein is necessary for contraction of the smooth muscles in the bladder and intestines. These contractions empty urine from the bladder and move food through the intestines as part of the digestive process.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Altri nomi

ACT

ACTA3

ACTE

actin, gamma-enteric smooth muscle isoform 1 precursor

actin, gamma-enteric smooth muscle isoform 2 precursor

actin-like protein

ACTL3

ACTSG

alpha-actin-3

VSCM

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  • 5 Jul 2022 | Ultima versione
  • 1 Dec 2017 | Pubblicato originariamente

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