dystrophin protein

What Are the Structural Features of Dystrophin?

Dystrophin is a large protein, comprising four main domains: the actin-binding domain, the central rod domain, the cysteine-rich domain, and the C-terminal domain. These domains work together to anchor the muscle cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix, ensuring the mechanical stability of muscle fibers. The rod domain is particularly interesting as it contains numerous repeating units that provide flexibility and strength to the protein.

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