Caldesmon: Biochemical and Clinical Implications in Cancer
Caldesmon, an actin-binding protein, can inhibit myosin binding to actin and regulate smooth muscle contraction and relaxation. However, caldesmon has recently attracted attention due to its importance in cancer. The upregulation of caldesmon in several solid cancer tissues has been reported. Caldes...
Main Authors: | Yi-Bo Yao, Chang-Fang Xiao, Jin-Gen Lu, Chen Wang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-02-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2021.634759/full |
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