actine

/ˈæktaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein that forms a filament in muscle cells, involved in muscle contraction and relaxation.

“The actin filaments in the muscle cells play a crucial role in the movement and flexibility of the body.”

2. suffix

A suffix used to form nouns that refer to a cell or part of a cell, especially in biology.

“The actin cytoskeleton is a complex network of filaments in the cell.”

Synonyms

  • filament
  • protein

Antonyms

  • enzyme