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<StructureSection load='2k6n' size='340' side='right' caption='Human supervillin headpiece, [[2k6n]]' scene='Villin/Cv/1' >
<StructureSection load='2k6n' size='340' side='right' caption='Human supervillin headpiece, [[2k6n]]' scene='Villin/Cv/1' >
== Function ==
* [[Villin]] (VIL) is an actin-binding protein.  It contains gelsolin-like domains in its N-terminal and a helical headpiece which binds actin<ref>PMID:10480879</ref>.<br />
* [[Villin]] (VIL) is an actin-binding protein.  It contains gelsolin-like domains in its N-terminal and a helical headpiece which binds actin<ref>PMID:10480879</ref>.<br />
*  '''Supervillin (SVIL)''' contains numerous gelsolin-like domains in its C-terminal and interacts with actin.<br />
*  '''Supervillin (SVIL)''' contains numerous gelsolin-like domains in its C-terminal and interacts with actin.<br />
*  '''Advillin (AVIL)''' is another actin-binding protein in the [[gelsolin]] superfamily which is expressed in the peripheral sensory neurons.<br />
*  '''Advillin (AVIL)''' is another actin-binding protein in the [[gelsolin]] superfamily which is expressed in the peripheral sensory neurons.<br />
*  '''Cytovillin (CVIL) or ezrin or villin-2''' serves as intermediate between plasma membrane and actin cytoskeleton.  
*  '''Cytovillin (CVIL) or ezrin or villin-2''' serves as intermediate between plasma membrane and actin cytoskeleton.  
== Relevance ==
VIL immunohisochemistry is a reliable method for diagnosing microvillus inclusion disease (MVID)<ref>PMID:25517957</ref>.
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== 3D Structures of Villin ==
== 3D Structures of Villin ==

Revision as of 08:57, 13 December 2016

Human supervillin headpiece, 2k6n

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3D Structures of Villin

Updated on 13-December-2016

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