Abstract
Background: Dynein is a microtubule motor that can also tether dynamic microtubule plus-ends. Results: Neural cell adhesion molecule isoform-180 (NCAM180) binds directly to dynein, facilitating microtubule tethering at the cortex and enhancing cell-cell adhesion and synaptic density. Conclusion: The dynein-NCAM180 interaction contributes to the maintenance of synaptic density in cortical neurons. Significance: Dynein functions as both microtubule motor and microtubule tether in neurons.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27812-27824 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 27 Sep 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology