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The science and art of healing that employs a variety of health care practices to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness.

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Destrin

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A member of the actin depolymerizing factors. Its depolymerizing activity is independent of hydrogen-ion concentration.

Actin related protein 2 3 complex

A complex of seven proteins including Arp2 protein and Arp3 Protein that plays an essential role in maintenance and assembly of the cytoskeleton. Arp2-3 complex binds WASP protein and existing actin ...

Actin depolymerizing proteins

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A family of low molecular weight actin-binding proteins found throughout eukaryotes. They remodel the actin cytoskeleton by severing actin filaments and increasing the rate of monomer dissociation.

Actinic keratoses

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White or pink lesions on the arms, hands, face, or scalp that arise from sun-induced DNA damage to keratinocytes in exposed areas. They are considered precursor lesions to superficial squamous cell ...

Actin related protein 3

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A component of the Arp2-3 complex that is related in sequence and structure to actin and that binds ATP. It is expressed at higher levels than Arp2 protein and does not contain a profilin binding ...