👉 Glycinin is a type of protein that plays a crucial role in the maintenance and regeneration of muscle cells, particularly those located in skeletal muscles. It is also involved in the regulation of calcium and magnesium homeostasis, as well as in the synthesis of certain hormones. In the context of glycinin, it refers to a specific type of glycan found in the cell wall of muscle cells. This glycan structure acts as a signal molecule that helps regulate the activity of enzymes responsible for
