This gene encodes a member of the dynein intermediate chain family. The encoded protein is a non-catalytic component of the cytoplasmic dynein 1 complex, which acts as a retrograde microtubule motor to transport organelles and vesicles. A pseudogene of this gene is located on chromosome 10. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012],
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Function:
Function:The intermediate chains seem to help dynein bind to dynactin 150 kDa component.,PTM:Phosphorylated upon DNA damage, probably by ATM or ATR.,sequence Caution:Unlikely isoform. Several sequence problems.,similarity:Belongs to the dynein intermediate chain family.,similarity:Contains 7 WD repeats.,subunit:Consists of at least two heavy chains and a number of intermediate and light chains.,
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Cellular Localization:
Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Cytoplasm . Detected in the cytoplasm of pachytene spermatocytes. Localizes to the manchette in elongating spermatids. .