CapZ Actin Capping Protein

**Definition:** An actin capping protein that binds to the barbed-ends of ACTIN filaments. It is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha and a beta subunit. It regulates actin assembly by stabilizing actin oligomers for elongation. In SKELETAL MUSCLE, CapZ is localized to the Z-disk.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.730.032.500 - D12.776.210.500.227 - D12.776.220.525.032.500

**Synonyms:** - Cap Z Protein - CapZ Protein