Troponin Flashcards
1
Q
Troponin is a complex of how many proteins?
A
complex of three proteins
Troponin C, Troponin I, Troponin T
2
Q
Main role of troponin
A
skeletal and cardiac muscle contraction
3
Q
What does Troponin C bind to?
A
calcium ions
4
Q
What does troponin T bind to?
A
Tropomyosin,
forming a troponin-tropomyosin complex
5
Q
What does troponin I bind to?
A
actin
to hold the troponin-tropomyosin complex in place
