Light chain
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A light chain is the small polypeptide subunit of a protein complex
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Light chain may also refer to:
Protein complex
A multiprotein complex is a group of two or more associated polypeptide chains. If the different polypeptide chains contain different protein domain, the resulting multiprotein complex can have multiple catalytic functions...
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More specifically, it can refer to:
- Immunoglobulin light chainImmunoglobulin light chain]The immunoglobulin light chain is the small polypeptide subunit of an antibody .A typical antibody is composed of two immunoglobulin heavy chains and two Ig light chains.-In humans:...
- Ferritin light chainFerritin light chainFerritin light chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FTL gene.It is abnormally expressed in fetuses of both IVF and ICSI, which may contribute to the increase risk of birth defects in these ART....
- Myosin light chainMyosin light chainMyosin light chain is a subunit of myosin Myosin light chains are distinct and have their own properties, distinct from the heavy chains. They are not considered "myosins" but are components of the macromolecular complexes that make up the functional myosin enzymes.* Light chain: MYL1, MYL2, MYL3,...
- KinesinKinesinA kinesin is a protein belonging to a class of motor proteins found in eukaryotic cells. Kinesins move along microtubule filaments, and are powered by the hydrolysis of ATP . The active movement of kinesins supports several cellular functions including mitosis, meiosis and transport of cellular...
light chain - DyneinDyneinDynein is a motor protein in cells which converts the chemical energy contained in ATP into the mechanical energy of movement. Dynein transports various cellular cargo by "walking" along cytoskeletal microtubules towards the minus-end of the microtubule, which is usually oriented towards the cell...
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Light chain may also refer to:
- Mail (armour)Mail (armour)Mail is a type of armour consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh.-History:Mail was a highly successful type of armour and was used by nearly every metalworking culture....