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dynein

Noun

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dynein (plural dyneins)

(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyze ATP and thus provide motive power for motile structures such as microtubules.

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Astral microtubules instead interact with the cytoskeleton near the cell membrane and function in concert with specialized dynein motors. Source: Internet

Motor proteins A cytoplasmic dynein motor bound to a microtubule. Source: Internet

The action of the dynein motor proteins on the various microtubule strands that run along a cilium or flagellum allows the organelle to bend and generate force for swimming, moving extracellular material, and other roles. Source: Internet

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