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Function

Binds to actin and affects the structure of the cytoskeleton. At high concentrations, profilin prevents the polymerization of actin, whereas it enhances it at low concentrations. By binding to PIP2, it inhibits the formation of IP3 and DG.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the profilin family.

Tissue specificity

Highly expressed in brain, skeletal muscle and kidney and less strongly in heart, placenta, lung and liver.

Cellular localization

  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytoskeleton

Alternative names

Profilin-2, Profilin II, PFN2

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

15046Da

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