Biologically Active Substance
catenin
Subclass of:
Cytoskeletal Proteins
Definitions related to catenins:
  • A family of cytoskeletal proteins that play essential roles in CELL ADHESION at ADHERENS JUNCTIONS by linking CADHERINS to the ACTIN FILAMENTS of the CYTOSKELETON.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (catenin family protein) A family of adaptor proteins that bind to cadherin proteins and promote the association of cadherins with the actin cytoskeleton. Catenins play a role in the formation of adherens junctions, the regulation of cell proliferation and the modulation of Wnt signaling pathways.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.