Myosin Type III

**Definition:** A subclass of myosins originally found in the photoreceptor of DROSOPHILA. The heavy chains can occur as two alternatively spliced isoforms of 132 and 174 KDa. The amino terminal of myosin type III is highly unusual in that it contains a protein kinase domain which may be an important component of the visual process.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.730.475.612 - D08.811.277.040.025.193.750.812 - D08.811.913.696.310 - D12.776.220.525.475.612

**Synonyms:** - Myosin III