calmodulin

English

Noun

calmodulin (countable and uncountable, plural calmodulins)

1. (biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein found in all nucleated cells
   • 2006, Journal of the National Cancer Institute:

     Two distinct anti-allergic drugs, amlexanox and cromolyn, bind to the same kinds of calcium binding proteins, except calmodulin, in bovine lung extract.

Derived terms

• apocalmodulin

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: calmodulina f