Gene:
myosin VA (heavy polypeptide 12, myoxin)
Gene ID:
203219
Symbol:
MYO5A
Species:
1000
Description:
Processive actin-based motor that can move in large steps approximating the 36-nm pseudo-repeat of the actin filament. Involved in melanosome transport. May also be required for some polarization process involved in dendrite formation.