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Troponin (Tn) is a regulatory protein in muscle contraction. It contains 3 subunits:

  • TnC causes conformational change in TnI when it binds to calcium ions. For more details on TnC see

Role of Troponin C in decreased muscle sensitivity to calcium
Human Cardiac Troponin C
Human Cardiac Troponin C in complex with the Green Tea Polyphenol
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  • TnT binds to tropomyosin.
  • TnI binds to actin which is found in thin muscle filaments.

3D Structures of Troponin3D Structures of Troponin

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