Dynactin Subunit 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Dynactin subunit 1 (1278 aa, ~142 kDa) is encoded by the human DCTN1 gene. This protein is involved in the dynein-mediated retrograde transport of vesicles and organelles along microtubules.

**Synonyms:** - 150 kDa Dynein-Associated Polypeptide - DAP-150 - DP-150 - p135 - p150-glued