Spectrin

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:component gptkb:plasma_membrane
gptkbp:discoveredBy Mary Beckerle
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1971
gptkbp:domain spectrin repeat
gptkbp:form heterodimer
tetramer
gptkbp:foundIn cytoskeleton
erythrocytes
gptkbp:function maintains cell shape
provides mechanical support
gptkbp:gene gptkb:SPTA1
gptkb:SPTB
SPTAN1
SPTBN1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spectrin
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:actin
gptkb:ankyrin
gptkbp:length 200-260 nm
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:hereditary_elliptocytosis
gptkb:hereditary_spherocytosis
gptkbp:presentIn neurons
muscle cells
epithelial cells
gptkbp:role vesicle trafficking
cell signaling
cell adhesion
membrane stability
gptkbp:structure flexible rod
gptkbp:subunit alpha spectrin
beta spectrin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Red_Blood_Cell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6