Calbindins

Calcium-binding proteins that are found in DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULES, INTESTINES, BRAIN, and other tissues where they bind, buffer and transport cytoplasmic calcium. Calbindins possess a variable number of EF-HAND MOTIFS which contain calcium-binding sites. Some isoforms are regulated by VITAMIN D.

Year introduced: 2014

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.157.125.090

MeSH Unique ID: D064026

Entry Terms:

• Calbindin

Previous Indexing:

• Calcium-Binding Protein, Vitamin D-Dependent (1985-2013)

See Also:

• EF Hand Motifs

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Carrier Proteins
Calcium-Binding Proteins
Calbindins
Calbindin 1
Calbindin 2
S100 Calcium Binding Protein G