Dynein axonemal heavy chain 9
Definition:
Force generating protein required for cilia beating in respiratory epithelia. Produces force towards the minus ends of microtubules. Dynein has ATPase activity; the force-producing power stroke is thought to occur on release of ADP.
References:
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[1]. Mahmoud R Fassad, et al. Mutations in Outer Dynein Arm Heavy Chain DNAH9 Cause Motile Cilia Defects and Situs Inversus. Am J Hum Genet. 2018 Dec 6;103(6):984-994. [Content Brief]
[2]. Niki T Loges, et al. Recessive DNAH9 Loss-of-Function Mutations Cause Laterality Defects and Subtle Respiratory Ciliary-Beating Defects. Am J Hum Genet. 2018 Dec 6;103(6):995-1008. [Content Brief]
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