MYO5A Gene

The MYO5A gene provides instructions for making a protein called myosin Va, which is part of a group of proteins called unconventional myosins. These proteins, which have similar structures, each play a role in transporting molecules within cells. Myosins interact with actin, a protein that is important for cell movement and shape. Researchers believe that myosins use long filaments of actin as tracks along which to transport other molecules.

• Publication year

  2020

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• Publication date

  2020-02-02

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• Identifiers
  DOI 10.32388/kwwt1n
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