Microtubule-associated protein 1B
Definition:
Facilitates tyrosination of alpha-tubulin in neuronal microtubules (By similarity). Phosphorylated MAP1B is required for proper microtubule dynamics and plays a role in the cytoskeletal changes that accompany neuronal differentiation and neurite extension. Possibly MAP1B binds to at least two tubulin subunits in the polymer, and this bridging of subunits might be involved in nucleating microtubule polymerization and in stabilizing microtubules. Acts as a positive cofactor in DAPK1-mediated autophagic vesicle formation and membrane blebbing.
References:
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[1]. Limei Cui, et al. Mutations of MAP1B encoding a microtubule-associated phosphoprotein cause sensorineural hearing loss. JCI Insight. 2020 Dec 3;5(23):e136046. [Content Brief]
[2]. Ben Harrison, et al. DAPK-1 binding to a linear peptide motif in MAP1B stimulates autophagy and membrane blebbing. J Biol Chem. 2008 Apr 11;283(15):9999-10014. [Content Brief]
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