Espin

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

**Definition:** Espin (854 aa, ~92 kDa) is encoded by the human ESPN gene. This protein is involved in ectoplasmic specialization of microvilli in the mechanosensory and chemosensory cells.

**Synonyms:** - Autosomal Recessive Deafness Type 36 Protein - ESPN - Ectoplasmic Specialization Protein