Definition of actin Actin

/æˈktʌn/ - [aktun] - ac•tin

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What does actin mean?

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Noun

Plural: actins

actin - one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form
  simple protein a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
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  • actin
    A contractile protein in cells, especially abundant in muscle cells.

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