👉 Brachypodine is a protein found in the cell membrane of certain types of amoebae, such as the amoeba from which the human amoeba got its name. It has been shown to play a role in the regulation of water balance and nutrient absorption in these amoebas. The exact mechanism by which brachypodine regulates these processes is not fully understood, but it is thought to be involved in maintaining homeostasis in these cells.