Chemicals and Drugs

Myelin Basic Protein

An abundant cytosolic protein that plays a critical role in the structure of multilamellar myelin. Myelin basic protein binds to the cytosolic sides of myelin cell membranes and causes a tight adhesion between opposing cell membranes.

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Abstract

An abundant cytosolic protein that plays a critical role in the structure of multilamellar myelin. Myelin basic protein binds to the cytosolic sides of myelin cell membranes and causes a tight adhesion between opposing cell membranes.

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21 entry terms
  • Golli-MBP1 Protein
  • Golli-MBP2 Protein
  • HOG5 Protein
  • HOG7 Protein
  • MBP1 Protein
  • MBP2 Protein
  • MBP3 Protein
  • MBP4 Protein
  • Myelin Basic Protein, 17.2 kDa Isoform
  • Myelin Basic Protein, 18.5 kDa Isoform
  • Myelin Basic Protein, 20.2 kDa Isoform
  • Myelin Basic Protein, 21.5 kDa Isoform
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 1
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 2
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 3
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 4
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 5
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 6
  • Myelin Basic Protein, Isoform 7
  • Golli MBP1 Protein
  • Golli MBP2 Protein

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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2013(1996)

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Previous Indexing

  • Nerve Tissue Proteins (1966-1972)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Myelin Basic Protein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004676. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004676
  2. Myelin Basic Protein. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myelin_basic_protein
  3. Myelin Basic Protein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q410974