English Explanatory Dictionary

dynactin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. dynein activator complex: a multi-subunit protein found in eukaryotic cells that aids in bidirectional intracellular transport by binding to dynein and kinesin-2 and linking them to the organelle or vesicle to be transported.

Word forms

dynactin dynactins

Etymology

From dyn(ein) + actin.

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