microtubule severing ATPase activity [GO_0008568]
Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate. Catalysis of the severing of a microtubule at a specific spot along its length, coupled to the hydrolysis of ATP.
microtubule severing ATPase activity
ID: GO_0008568
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate. Catalysis of the severing of a microtubule at a specific spot along its length, coupled to the hydrolysis of ATP.
See also the cellular component term 'katanin complex ; GO:0008352'.
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- ATP-dependent activity
- catalytic activity, acting on a protein
- microtubule destabilizing activity
- polypeptide conformation or assembly isomerase activity
Relationships
- is part of: microtubule cytoskeleton organization
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| katanin activity | narrow synonym | 5.6.1.1 |
| ATP phosphohydrolase (tubulin-dimerizing) | exact synonym | |
| microtubule-severing ATPase activity | exact synonym |
References
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