Troponin_C

A TROPONIN complex subunit that binds calcium and help regulate calcium-dependent muscle contraction. There are two troponin C subtypes: troponin C1 and C2. Troponin C1 is skeletal and cardiac type whereas troponin C2 is skeletal type. Troponin C1 is a BIOMARKER for damaged or injured CARDIAC MYOCYTES and mutations in troponin C1 gene are associated with FAMILIAL HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY. (mesh:D019209)

Cross-references

• RE:R-HSA-390532
• MESH:D019209 - Troponin C
• RE:R-HSA-390587

Synonyms

Synonym	Reference	Specificity
cTnC		Exact
troponin C		Exact
TN-C		Exact
TnC		Exact

Incoming Relations

Identifier	Name	Relation
HGNC:11943	TNNC1	isa
HGNC:11944	TNNC2	isa

Outgoing Relations

Relation	Identifier	Name
partof	FPLX:Troponin	Troponin