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What is laminin?

Laminin is a Glycoprotein (Oligosaccharide-Protein) which acts as a binding agent between cell walls. They have been dubbed as the "babysitters" of the cells. Laminin influence the cells' differentiation, movement, adhesion, and cell life. Certain muscular dystrophy have been linked to malfunctions in the laminin (Laminin 211 for all you students of chemistry). This is what Laminin looks like: .........................O....................... .........................O....................... ................................................ ............OO===|.|.|===OO......... ........................\|/....................... ................................................ ................................................ ................................................ .........................O....................... As you can see laminin look much like crosses. The three sections which combine are composed of a Beta chain, Alpha chain, and Gamma chain (respectively). Each chain has a double OO shaped Collogen IV base which acts as a "hand" grabbing onto a cellular wall. The three chains coil around each other and end at the bottom Herapan Sulfate Binding Domain (the bottom O).


Where is a diagram of a laminin molecule?

You can find diagrams of a laminin molecule in scientific journals, textbooks, and online resources such as scientific websites, educational platforms like Khan Academy, and molecular biology databases like the Protein Data Bank. These diagrams typically show the structure and components of the laminin molecule in detail.


What is the cross shaped thing in your body?

Laminin protein work together with other proteins, laminin glyoprotein assist in creating structural building blocks for membranes in every human tissue and some animals. They are the glue (connective tissue) inside of us that holds, uniting force, a tie, one cell, to another cell creating a bond. They are the cheer leaders to promote cell adhesion. If we did not have them in our body we would fall apart.


What does and animal cell look like?

An animal cell is typically round or irregularly shaped and surrounded by a cell membrane. Inside the cell, you can find various organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. The cytoplasm fills the interior of the cell where these organelles are located.


What does a single cell look like?

A single cell is microscopic and varies in size and shape depending on the type of organism. It typically has a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material (DNA or RNA). Cells can be spherical, elongated, or have more complex structures like neurons or muscle cells.

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What does laminin do to your body?

what dose laminin do for our bodies?It basically holds the cell-structures together, keeping them from falling apart.


What is laminin?

Laminin is a Glycoprotein (Oligosaccharide-Protein) which acts as a binding agent between cell walls. They have been dubbed as the "babysitters" of the cells. Laminin influence the cells' differentiation, movement, adhesion, and cell life. Certain muscular dystrophy have been linked to malfunctions in the laminin (Laminin 211 for all you students of chemistry). This is what Laminin looks like: .........................O....................... .........................O....................... ................................................ ............OO===|.|.|===OO......... ........................\|/....................... ................................................ ................................................ ................................................ .........................O....................... As you can see laminin look much like crosses. The three sections which combine are composed of a Beta chain, Alpha chain, and Gamma chain (respectively). Each chain has a double OO shaped Collogen IV base which acts as a "hand" grabbing onto a cellular wall. The three chains coil around each other and end at the bottom Herapan Sulfate Binding Domain (the bottom O).


What it the Cross shaped cell called?

It is called laminin! :)


You want to see pictures of laminin molcules?

Laminin molecules are large proteins found in the extracellular matrix of animal cells. They have a cross-like shape and play a key role in cell adhesion, growth, and differentiation. To see pictures of laminin molecules, you can search online in scientific databases or images to find detailed illustrations or 3D models.


Which functional groups are present on laminin?

Basal Lamina and glycoproteins are two of the functional groups that are present in laminin. Laminin is an active and biologically important part to both groups.


Where is a diagram of a laminin molecule?

You can find diagrams of a laminin molecule in scientific journals, textbooks, and online resources such as scientific websites, educational platforms like Khan Academy, and molecular biology databases like the Protein Data Bank. These diagrams typically show the structure and components of the laminin molecule in detail.


What is our body tissues made of?

laminin


What does a flower cell look like?

they look like seeds


Where is the word laminin found in the Bible?

the word - laminin - does not appear in the King James version of the Bible, nor in any English language version of the Bible


What does a chloroplasts cell look like?

It is a green looking cell.


What does pineapple cell wall look like?

It looks like a cell that is pineapple coloured


What does the blood cell look like?

A White Blood Cell looks like Sperm!