Gene:
gelsolin (amyloidosis, Finnish type)
Gene ID:
206843
Symbol:
GSN
Species:
1000
Description:
Calcium-regulated, actin-modulating protein that binds to the plus (or barbed) ends of actin monomers or filaments, preventing monomer exchange (end-blocking or capping). It can promote the assembly of monomers into filaments (nucleation) as well as sever filaments already formed.