Spectrin Alpha Chain, Erythrocytic 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Spectrin alpha chain, erythrocytic 1 (2419 aa, ~280 kDa) is encoded by the human SPTA1 gene. This protein is involved in the assembly of the cytoskeletal network in erythrocytes.

**Synonyms:** - Erythroid Alpha-Spectrin - SPTA1