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calmodulin

cal·mod·u·lin [ (ˌ)kal-ˈmä-jə-lin]

calmodulin

noun

[(ˌ)kal-ˈmä-jə-lin]

Definition of calmodulin

: a calcium-binding protein that mediates cellular metabolic processes (such as the contraction of muscle fibers) by regulating the activity of calcium-dependent enzymes

First Known Use of calmodulin

1978, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for calmodulin

calcium + modulate + -in entry 1

Dictionary Entries near calmodulin

calm, cool, and collected