Cingulin
Translation of "cingulin" into Russian
cingulin
NounUK
/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlɪn/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɪn/
cingulin
cingulins pl
Cingulin is a protein found in tight junctions of cells.
Цингулин - это белок, обнаруженный в плотных соединениях клеток.
Definitions
cingulin
NounUK
/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlɪn/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɪn/
A protein found in tight junctions of epithelial and endothelial cells, playing a role in the regulation of cell permeability and maintaining cell polarity.
Researchers are studying cingulin to better understand its role in maintaining the integrity of epithelial barriers.
The CGN gene that encodes the protein cingulin.
Mutations in cingulin have been linked to altered epithelial barrier function.
cingulin
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlɪn/
US
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɪn/
Relating to or derived from the protein cingulin.
The researchers examined cingulin levels in human intestinal samples.