tubulin

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(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins used as the material for microtubules.

(biochemistry) Specifically, the dimer of α-tubulin and β-tubulin.

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GTP-bound tubulin can begin adding to the tip of the microtubule again, providing a new cap and protecting the microtubule from shrinking. Source: Internet

During polymerization, the tubulin dimers are in the GTP -bound state. Source: Internet

Each tubulin also has a tail extending out from the microtubules, which is negatively charged, and therefore attracts positively charged ions. Source: Internet

However, in most microtubules there is a seam in which tubulin subunits interact α-β. citation Some species of Prosthecobacter also contain microtubules. Source: Internet

In the gel state, it was further hypothesized that the water electrical dipoles are oriented in the same direction, along the outer edge of the microtubule tubulin subunits. Source: Internet

It has anti-microtubule activity, and its mechanism is similar to that of vinca alkaloids in that they bind to tubulin, inhibiting microtubule formation. Source: Internet

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