MeSH definition : Family of calcium- and phospholipid-binding proteins which are structurally related
and exhibit immunological cross-reactivity. Each member contains four homologous 70-kDa
repeats. The annexins are differentially distributed in vertebrate tissues (and lower
eukaryotes) and appear to be involved in MEMBRANE FUSION and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION.;
Family of calcium- and phospholipid-binding proteins which are structurally related
and exhibit immunological cross-reactivity. Each member contains four homologous 70-kDa
repeats. The annexins are differentially distributed in vertebrate tissues (and lower
eukaryotes) and appear to be involved in MEMBRANE FUSION and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION.