This video
shows the molecular structure of the cells in our bodies. The glue that
literally holds our bodies together is called Laminin. Laminin is vital
to making sure overall body structures hold together. Improper
production of Laminin can cause muscles to form improperly, leading to a
form of muscular dystrophy. You will be very surprised at these pictures
in the video!
According to Wikipedia,
Laminin
is
Laminin is the major
non-collagenous component of the
basal lamina,
such as those on which cells of an
epithelium sit.[1]
Basically, laminin is a
protein found in the “extracellular matrix”, the sheets of protein that
form the substrate of all internal organs also called the “basement
membrane”. It has four arms that can bind to four other molecules. The
three shorter arms are particularly good at binding to other
laminin molecules, which is
what makes it so great at forming sheets. The long arm is capable of
binding to cells, which helps anchor the actual organs to the membrane.
Here's a Picture
Looks like a cross doesn't it? |