acumentin
/akjʊˈmɛntɪn/Biochemistry
noun
An actin-binding protein found in macrophage cells which binds selectively to the pointed end of microfilaments and is involved in the regulation of cell motility, now known to be identical to L-plastin.
Origin
1980s. Probably from classical Latin acūmen point + -tin.
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