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- Protein Name: Dynein Light Chain Tctex-Type 1 (DYNLT1)
- Gene: DYNLT1
- UniProt: P63172
- PDB: 1X0Q, 2MTO, 2VGL
- Molecular Weight: 12.2
- Subcellular Localization: Cytoplasmic dynein complex, Axonal microtubules
- Protein Family: Dynein light chain family, Tctex-type
Dynein Light Chain Tctex 1 Protein plays an important role in the study of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides comprehensive information about this topic, including its mechanisms, significance in disease processes, and therapeutic implications.
Dynein Light Chain Tctex 1 Protein is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
The DYNLT1 gene encodes the Dynein Light Chain Tctex-Type 1 (DYNLT1), a member of the Dynein light chain family, Tctex-type. This protein localizes primarily to Cytoplasmic dynein complex, Axonal microtubules.
DYNLT1 (Tctex-1) is a light chain subunit of the cytoplasmic dynein motor complex, which mediates retrograde transport along microtubules toward the minus end. DYNLT1 forms a homodimer and associates with the dynein intermediate chain, forming part of the motor complex that powers transport of vesicles, organelles, signaling molecules, and protein aggregates from nerve terminals to cell bodies. In neurons, dynein-mediated transport is essential for synaptic function, neurotrophin signaling (particularly BDNF and NGF transport), and clearance of aggregated proteins at the cell body. DYNLT1 has been implicated in Huntington's disease through altered transport of mutant huntingtin aggregates and in Alzheimer's disease through effects on amyloid-beta transport and clearance.
Huntington's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Spinal Muscular Atrophy are associated with mutations or dysregulation of DYNLT1.
Dynein Light Chain Tctex 1 Protein plays an important role in the study of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides comprehensive information about this topic, including its mechanisms, significance in disease processes, and therapeutic implications.
The study of Dynein Light Chain Tctex 1 Protein has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
[1] Reference data for protein function and structure. Protein Data Sources. 2024.
[2] Additional research on protein function and disease associations. Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 2023.