Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
profilin
Noun
/ˈprɒf.ɪ.lɪn/
Definition
Profilin is a protein involved in the regulation of actin filament dynamics in cells.
Examples
- Profilin is crucial for maintaining cellular shape and mobility.
- Researchers study profilin to understand its role in cell movement and division.
Meaning
It plays a key role in controlling the assembly and disassembly of actin, a major component of the cell’s cytoskeleton.
Synonyms
- Actin-binding protein
- Cytoskeletal regulator
