Dynactin-2 (DCTN2), also known as dynamitin, is located on human chromosome 12q13-q15. Dynamitin is a constituent of the microtubule-binding multiprotein complex, dynactin. The N-terminal half of dynamitin has two distinct self-association motifs.
Synonyms: Anti-Dctn-50; Anti-Dynactin 2 (p50); Anti-Rbp50
Storage: -20C
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Biochem Physiol Actions: The N-terminal 1-91-amino acid region of p50/DM serves as a dominant negative to prevent dynein-dependent and independent functions of the complex. Dynamitin participates in the modulation of Nav1.5 cell-surface density. Dynamitin (p50) may disturb dynein/dynactin activities in living cells. It has the ability to bind and solubilize p24.
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