Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D064032
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D064032
Preferred Name

Calbindin 2

Definitions
A calbindin protein that is differentially expressed in distinct populations of NEURONS throughout the vertebrate and invertebrate NERVOUS SYSTEM, and modulates intrinsic neuronal excitability and influences LONG-TERM POTENTIATION. It is also found in LUNG, TESTIS, OVARY, KIDNEY, and BREAST, and is expressed in many tumor types found in these tissues. It is often used as an immunohistochemical marker for MESOTHELIOMA.
Synonyms
Calretinin
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
Delete Subject Author Type Created
No notes to display