gamma-Crystallins

**Definition:** A subclass of crystallins that found in the lens (LENS, CRYSTALLINE) of VERTEBRATES. Gamma-crystallins are similar in structure to BETA-CRYSTALLINS in that they both form into a Greek key-like structure. They are composed of monomeric subunits.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.306.366.850

**Synonyms:** - gamma-Crystallin - Crystallins, gamma