Gene:
myosin binding protein C, fast type
Gene ID:
191012
Symbol:
MYBPC2
Species:
1000
Description:
Thick filament-associated protein located in the crossbridge region of vertebrate striated muscle a bands. In vitro it binds MHC, F-actin and native thin filaments, and modifies the activity of actin-actived myosin ATPase. It may modulate muscle contraction or may play a more structural role.