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titin

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noun

  • A giant protein, the largest known, that functions as a molecular spring and is responsible for the passive elasticity of muscle.

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The study also revealed that the truncated titin proteins associated with TTNtvs integrate into the heart's muscle structure.

From Science Daily Jan. 13, 2024

They also revealed how titin chains run along the filament.

From Science Daily Nov. 1, 2023

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Possible Synonyms

  • molecular spring
  • connectin
  • muscle filament protein
  • sarcomere component

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