LIM and SH3 domain protein 1 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''LASP1''
gene
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.
This gene encodes a member of a LIM protein subfamily which is characterized by a LIM motif and a domain of Src homology region 3. This protein functions as an actin-binding protein and possibly in cytoskeletal organization.
Interactions
LASP1 has been shown to
interact
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with
Zyxin
Zyxin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''ZYX'' gene.
Function
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