Dynamin-Like 120 kDa Protein, Mitochondrial

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

**Definition:** Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial (960 aa, ~112 kDa) is encoded by the human OPA1 gene. This protein plays a role in GTPase activity that regulates fusion and fission of mitochondria.

**Synonyms:** - Dynamin-Like Guanosine Triphosphatase - EC 3.6.5.5 - Mitochondrial Dynamin-Like GTPase - OPA1 - OPA1 Mitochondrial Dynamin Like GTPase - OPA1 Mitochondrial Dynamin-Like GTPase - Optic Atrophy Protein 1