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CAPZA2 capping actin protein of muscle Z-line subunit alpha 2

Gene ID: 830, updated on 6-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CAPZ; CAPPA2

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the F-actin capping protein alpha subunit family. It is the alpha subunit of the barbed-end actin binding protein Cap Z. By capping the barbed end of actin filaments, Cap Z regulates the growth of the actin filaments at the barbed end. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
7q31.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (116862587..116922049)
Total number of exons:
10

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