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- noun biochemistry Any of a family of
proteins that bindscalcium
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Many actin-binding proteins contain calponin homology (CH) domains, but the manner in which these domains interact with F-actin has been controversial.
Naturejobs - All Jobs Vitold E Galkin 2010
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H2-calponin-free macrophages demonstrated a higher rate of proliferation and faster migration than that of h2-calponin-positive cells, consistent with a faster diapedesis of peripheral monocytes and neutrophils.
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H2-calponin-free mice showed reduced numbers of peripheral blood neutrophils and monocytes.
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Here we report the finding of significant levels of the h2 isoform of calponin in peripheral blood cells of myeloid lineage.
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H2-calponin-free macrophages showed reduced spreading in adhesion culture together with decreased tropomyosin in the actin cytoskeleton.
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