Microtubule Accessory Proteins Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What nucleates assembly & remains associated with the minus end?
A
Gamma-TuRC
2
Q
What remains associated with growing plus ends and can link them to other structures?
A
+TIPs
3
Q
What stabilizes plus ends and accelerates assembly?
A
XMAP215
4
Q
What stabilizes tubules by binding along the sides?
A
MAPs
5
Q
What severs microtubules?
A
Katanin
6
Q
What enhances catastrophic disassembly at plus end?
A
Kinesin 13
7
Q
What binds subunits and prevents assembly?
A
Stathmin
