Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein
Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein
Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, also known as OPA1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OPA1 gene. It is a member of the dynamin superfamily of GTPases.
Pronunciation
Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein: /dɪˈnæmɪn laɪk 120 keɪdæ prəʊtiːn/
Etymology
The term "Dynamin" is derived from the Greek word "dynamis", meaning power or force. The "like 120 kDa" refers to the molecular weight of the protein, which is approximately 120 kilodaltons.
Function
OPA1 is a mitochondrial dynamin-like 120 kDa protein that is involved in the control of mitochondrial fusion and mitochondrial DNA maintenance. It is a key factor in the regulation of mitochondrial morphology and mitochondrial function.
Related Terms
- Mitochondria: The organelle in cells where energy production occurs.
- Mitochondrial fusion: The process by which mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, combine to form a larger organelle.
- Mitochondrial DNA: The genetic material found in mitochondria.
- Mitochondrial morphology: The study of the shape and structure of mitochondria.
- Mitochondrial function: The study of the roles and activities of the mitochondria within a cell.
- Dynamin: A type of large GTPase protein that is involved in the process of endocytosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein
- Wikipedia's article - Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein
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