My watch list

CAP (protein)

Adenylate Cyclase Associated Protein is an actin-binding protein that was originally identified as a binding partner for adenylate cyclase. It binds actin monomers and sequesters them from the polymerization process. The yeast ortholog of CAP is called Srv2.

Additional recommended knowledge

How to quickly check pipettes?

What is the Sensitivity of my Balance?

Safe Weighing Range Ensures Accurate Results

v • d • e Proteins of the cytoskeleton
Microfilaments	Actins - Actin-binding proteins - Actinin - Arp2/3 complex - Cofilin - Destrin - Gelsolin - Myosins - Profilin - Tropomodulin - Troponin (T, C, I) - Tropomyosin - Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein
Intermediate filaments	type 1 and 2 (Cytokeratin, type I, type II) - type 3 (Desmin, GFAP, Peripherin, Vimentin) - type 4 (Internexin, Nestin, Neurofilament, Synemin, Syncoilin) - type 5 (Lamin A, B)
Microtubules	Dyneins - Kinesins - MAPs (Tau protein, Dynamin) - Tubulins - Stathmin - Tektin
Catenins	Alpha catenin - Beta catenin - Plakoglobin (gamma catenin) - Delta catenin
Nonhuman	Major sperm proteins - Prokaryotic cytoskeleton (Crescentin, FtsZ, MreB)
Other	APC - Dystrophin (Dystroglycan) - plakin (Desmoplakin, Plectin) - Spectrin - Talin - Utrophin - Vinculin