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gelsolin

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gel·sol·in  (jlsln)
n.
A calcium-dependent actin-binding protein that modulates actin filament length and gelation and thus influences the structure of the cytoskeleton and plays a key role in cellular motility and differentiation.

[gel(ation) + sol- (as in dissolve, from its turning actin from a semi-solid into a fluid) + -in.]


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Elastic filaments in skeletal muscle revealed by selective removal of thin filaments with plasma gelsolin.
The funds will enable CBC to advance its lead recombinant human plasma gelsolin (rhu-pGSN) targeted for the prevention of life-threatening critical care complications associated with low plasma gelsolin levels.
 
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