synemin

English

Noun

synemin (uncountable)

1. An intermediate filament that localizes at the Z-disk and has been shown to bind to α-dystrobrevin, α-actinin, and desmin to act as a mechanical linker in transmitting force laterally throughout the tissue, especially between the contractile myofibrils and extracellular matrix.

Synonyms

• desmuslin

Anagrams

• Minneys