DYH5_HUMAN Protein

Name Dynein heavy chain 5, axonemal
Description Force generating protein of respiratory cilia. Produces force towards the minus ends of microtubules. Dynein has ATPase activity; the force-producing power stroke is thought to occur on release of ADP. Required for structural and functional integrity of the cilia of ependymal cells lining the brain ventricles.
UniProt ID Q8TE73
Gene DNAH5