Troponin Flashcards

1
Q

Troponin is a complex of how many proteins?

A

complex of three proteins
Troponin C, Troponin I, Troponin T

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2
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Main role of troponin

A

skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction

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3
Q

What does Troponin C bind to?

A

calcium ions

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4
Q

What does troponin T bind to?

A

Tropomyosin,
forming a troponin-tropomyosin complex

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5
Q

What does troponin I bind to?

A

actin
to hold the troponin-tropomyosin complex in place

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