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Noun: actin  ak-tin
  1. One of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form
    "Actin filaments play a key role in cell structure and movement"

Derived forms: actins

Type of: simple protein

Part of: actomyosin

Encyclopedia: Actin, cytoplasmic 2