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(Ca2+ + Mg2+)-ATPase activator: its presence in human red blood cells and rabbit skeletal muscle
Abstract:
We find that both human red blood cells and rabbit skeletal muscle contain a soluble activator which can stimulate (Ca2+ + Mg2+)-ATPase activity. The activator protein from either source can enhance the (Ca2+ + Mg2+)-ATPase of both the red blood cell membrane and the microsomal fraction from skeletal muscle. The data suggest that they are members of the class of Ca2+-binding modulator proteins. A possible physiological role for the skeletal muscle activator protein in the contractile process is discussed.
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