Term Name: spectrin
Synonyms:
Definition: Membrane associated dimeric protein (240 and 220 kDa) of erythrocytes. Forms a complex with ankyrin, actin and probably other components of the membrane cytoskeleton, so that there is a mesh of proteins underlying the plasma membrane, potentially restricting the lateral mobility of integral proteins.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0008091]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cortical actin cytoskeleton
is a type of: protein-containing complex