Biologically Active Substance
calbindin

[ kal-bine-din ]
Subclass of:
Calcium-Binding Proteins
Definitions related to calbindins:
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One of two related proteins that are involved in the absorption of calcium in the intestine and kidney.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Vitamin D dependent calcium binding protein; may act as an intracellular calcium buffer.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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A group of proteins that bind calcium and move it into cells. Calbindins are found in many different tissues in the bodyNCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Calcium-binding proteins that are found in DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULES, INTESTINES, BRAIN, and other tissues where they bind, buffer and transport cytoplasmic calcium. Calbindins possess a variable number of EF-HAND MOTIFS which contain calcium-binding sites. Some isoforms are regulated by VITAMIN D.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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