MeSH definition : A family of membrane-associated proteins responsible for the attachment of the cytoskeleton.
Erythrocyte-related isoforms of ankyrin attach the SPECTRIN cytoskeleton to a transmembrane
protein (ANION EXCHANGE PROTEIN 1, ERYTHROCYTE) in the erythrocyte plasma membrane.
Brain-related isoforms of ankyrin also exist.;
MeSH synonym : ankyrin;
MeSH annotation : membrane proteins; from the Greek word for anchor with ref to their role in attachment
of the cytoskeleton; /drug eff /ultrastruct permitted;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankyrins;
A family of membrane-associated proteins responsible for the attachment of the cytoskeleton.
Erythrocyte-related isoforms of ankyrin attach the SPECTRIN cytoskeleton to a transmembrane
protein (ANION EXCHANGE PROTEIN 1, ERYTHROCYTE) in the erythrocyte plasma membrane.
Brain-related isoforms of ankyrin also exist.