tubulin

American  

[too-byuh-lin, tyoo-] / ˈtu bjə lɪn, ˈtju- /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. either of two globular proteins that form the structural subunits of microtubules.

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Etymology

Origin of tubulin

First recorded in 1965–70; tubule + -in ²

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tubulin

In a study published in Nature Communications, the researchers found that tubulin, a protein that serves as the building block of microtubules, may help prevent these toxic accumulations.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026

"But Tau and alpha synuclein also fulfill essential functions in healthy neurons - they help maintain cell structure and support communication by interacting with tubulin and contributing to microtubule assembly and stabilization."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026

"Boosting the tubulin pool, rather than blocking droplet formation, can curb toxic aggregation while preserving the healthy roles of Tau and alpha synuclein, offering a potential selective therapeutic strategy."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026

FtsZ and tubulin are an example of homology, structures derived from the same evolutionary origins.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

While both proteins are found in extant organisms, tubulin function has evolved and diversified tremendously since the evolution from its FtsZ-like prokaryotic origin.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

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