Microtubule Proteins
| Definition: |
Proteins found in the microtubules. |
| Notes: |
/biosyn /drug eff /physiol permitted; TUBULIN is available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cytoplasm (1977-1979),Cytoskeleton (1980-1984),Proteins (1966-1984),Tubulin (1975-1984) |
Microtubule Proteins Categories.
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Microtubule-Associated Proteins - High molecular weight proteins found in the microtubules of the cytoskeletal system. Under certain conditions they are required for tubulin assembly into the microtubules and stabilize the assembled microtubules. |
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Tubulin - A microtubule subunit protein found in large quantities in mammalian brain. It has also been isolated from sperm flagella, cilia, and other sources. Structurally, the protein is a dimer with a molecular weight of approximately 120,000 and a sedimentation coefficient of 5.8S. It binds to colchicine, vincristine, and vinblastine. |
Microtubule Proteins Definitions and Terms
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