FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as DCTN2_XENTR, dctn2. Modulates cytoplasmic dynein binding to an organelle, and plays a role in prometaphase chromosome alignment and spindle organization during mitosis. Involved in anchoring microtubules to centrosomes. May play a role in synapse formation during brain development (By similarity). Subunit of dynactin, a multiprotein complex associated with dynein.

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enzyme classification

dctn2

Dynactin subunit 2

dctn2

Molecular Synopsis