What Are Some Examples of EF Hand Calcium Binding Proteins?
Some notable examples of EF hand calcium binding proteins include:
- Calmodulin: A highly conserved protein that mediates various cellular processes by binding to and regulating numerous target proteins. - Troponin: Found in skeletal and cardiac muscles, it plays a crucial role in muscle contraction by binding calcium and regulating actin-myosin interactions. - Parvalbumin: Commonly found in fast-twitch muscle fibers and certain neurons, it acts as a calcium buffer, facilitating rapid relaxation after muscle contraction or neuronal firing.
