Agrin
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FunctionAgrin (Agr) is involved in the embryogenesis of the neuromuscular junction. It is involved in the aggregation of acetylcholine receptors. [1] RelevanceAgr is an inducer of mammalian heart regeneration[2]. DiseaseAgr is overexpressed in brains of Alzheimer Disease patients. Agr is associated with myasthenic syndrome. Structural highlightsAgr N-terminal domain binds laminin. The C-terminal of Agr has 3 laminin-like globular domains (LMB) G1-G3 and 4 epidermal growth factor-like domains. Agr binds heparan sulfate post-translationally. Other Agr domains are: Kazal type serine protease inhibitor. 3D Structures of Agrin
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