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tth-1

Gene
tth-1
Protein
Thymosin beta
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans
Length
151 amino acids
Function
Plays an important role in the organization of the cytoskeleton by regulating actin polymerization in two ways. Firstly, by binding to and sequestering actin monomers (G actin) inhibits actin polymerization. Secondly, by binding directly filamentous actin (F actin) promotes actin polymerization. Regulates the formation of cortical actin in oocytes conferring them enough rigidity to sustain the contractions during ovulation.
Similarity
Belongs to the thymosin beta family.
Mass
17.041 kDa
Sequence
MAAVTELPKMNQELAGAVREGLELKKVETTEKNVLPTKEDVAEEKQHVERIHEIEHFDSTKLHSTPVKEKIVLPSADDIKQEKQHLELTDKINNFPSENLKKTETIEKNVLPSPTDVAREKTLQMAASFDKSALHHVETIVSTDVRVTEAQ