synemin

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noun

An intermediate filament that localizes at the Z-disk and has been shown to bind to α-dystrobrevin, α-actinin, and desmin to act as a mechanical linker in transmitting force laterally throughout the tissue, especially between the contractile myofibrils and extracellular matrix.

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Meanings

nounsynemin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn intermediate filament that localizes at the Z-disk and has been shown to bind to α-dystrobrevin, α-actinin, and desmin to act as a mechanical linker in transmitting force laterally throughout the tissue, especially between the contractile myofibrils and extracellular matrix.

    Synonyms: desmuslin

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn intermediate filament that localizes at the Z-disk and has been shown to bind to α-dystrobrevin, α-actinin, and desmin to act as a mechanical linker in transmitting force laterally throughout the tissue, especially between the contractile myofibrils and extracellular matrix.

Similar
desmuslin
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APA

synemin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synemin

MLA

“synemin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synemin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “synemin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synemin.

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