microtubule associated protein

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microtubule associated protein

A family of proteins that promote assembly and polymerisation of alpha- and beta-tubulins and limit the growing and shrinking phases of dynamic microtubules.

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The results therefore validate the unexplored extracellular technological potential to treat and heal diseases through precise regulation of microtubule associated proteins.

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This region is important for anchoring Microtubule Associated Protein (MAP) in place (27).

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