FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TBCE_HUMAN, TBCE. Tubulin-folding protein; involved in the second step of the tubulin folding pathway and in the regulation of tubulin heterodimer dissociation. Required for correct organization of microtubule cytoskeleton and mitotic splindle, and maintenance of the neuronal microtubule network. Supercomplex made of cofactors A to E. Cofactors A and D function by capturing and stabilizing tubulin in a quasi-native conformation. Cofactor E binds to the cofactor D-tubulin complex; interaction with cofactor C then causes the release of tubulin polypeptides that are committed to the native state. Cofactors B and E can form a heterodimer which binds to alpha-tubulin and enhances their ability to dissociate tubulin heterodimers (By similarity). Interacts with TBCD (PubMed:27666374).

EXTERNAL LINKS

TBCE

Tubulin-specific chaperone E

TBCE

Molecular Synopsis