Calbindin 1

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Calbindin 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CALB1 gene. It belongs to the calbindin family of calcium-binding proteins, along with calretinin (CALB2). [1]

Function

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the calcium-binding protein superfamily that includes calmodulin and troponin C. Originally described as a 27 kDa protein, it is now known to be a 28 kDa protein. It contains four active calcium-binding domains, and has two modified domains that are thought to have lost their calcium binding capability.[2] This protein is thought to buffer entry of calcium upon stimulation of glutamate receptors. Depletion of this protein was noted in patients with Huntington disease. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2015].

References

  1. ^ "Entrez Gene: Calbindin 1". Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  2. ^ Noble JW, Almalki R, Roe SM, Wagner A, Duman R, Atack JR (October 2018). "The X-ray structure of human calbindin-D28K: an improved model". Acta Crystallographica Section D. 74 (Pt 10): 1008–1014. doi:10.1107/s2059798318011610. PMC 6173056. PMID 30289411.

Further reading

This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.