actin

Noun
  1. One of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split;
    Can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form (synset 114755513)
    is a type of: simple protein - a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
    substance meronym: actomyosin - a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions

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