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The protein that spirals around actin is called tropomyosin. It binds to actin filaments in muscle cells, playing a crucial role in regulating muscle contraction by blocking the myosin-binding sites on actin when the muscle is relaxed. During contraction, the binding of calcium ions to troponin causes a conformational change that moves tropomyosin, allowing myosin to interact with actin. This process is essential for muscle function and movement.

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