troponin

noun

tro·​po·​nin ˈtrō-pə-nən How to pronounce troponin (audio) ˈträ- How to pronounce troponin (audio)
-ˌnin
: a protein of muscle that together with tropomyosin forms a regulatory protein complex controlling the interaction of actin and myosin and that when combined with calcium ions permits muscular contraction

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This includes tests that measure hormone levels in the body (such as thyroid and pregnancy tests), vitamin D levels, and heart health (troponin). Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Sep. 2024 In an 11-patient study, the therapy showed some reduction in heart disease markers like left ventricle size and troponin levels. Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 July 2024 If none are available, doctors should be extra wary of the blood panel’s readings, perform multiple tests to confirm low troponin levels, and also reference data from EKGs and other imaging. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023 The tests inaccurately showed low levels of troponin, a protein that indicates damage to the heart. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023 Elevated troponin was significantly higher in people who had type 2 diabetes for a longer period of time and whose blood sugar levels were not well-controlled. Cathy Cassata, Health, 12 June 2023 The issue caused the test to falsely pick up 30% less troponin than is present. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 17 July 2023 This article discusses the purpose of the troponin test, what to expect with this type of testing, and how to interpret troponin levels. Heidi Moawad, Md, Verywell Health, 3 July 2023 Minutes after the Colts selected Paye — a decision cemented by a 10 p.m. medical report the night before that cleared up concerns about the level of troponin in his heart — the rookie defensive end was already talking about working on developing that rush. Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2021

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from tropomyosin

Note: The name was apparently first used in print in a letter by the Japanese biochemist Setsuro Ebashi (1922-2006) and coworker Ayako Kodama, "Interaction of Troponin with F-Actin in the Presence of Tropomyosin," Journal of Biochemistry (Japanese Biochemical Society), vol. 59, issue 4 (April, 1966), p. 425.

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of troponin was in 1966

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“Troponin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troponin. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

troponin

noun
tro·​po·​nin ˈtrōp-ə-nən How to pronounce troponin (audio) ˈträp- How to pronounce troponin (audio)
-ˌnin
: a protein of muscle that together with tropomyosin forms a regulatory protein complex controlling the interaction of actin and myosin and that when combined with calcium ions permits muscular contraction

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