DCTN5
(redirected from dynactin subunit 5)DCTN5
A gene on chromosome 16p12.2 that encodes dynactin-5 (a subunit of dynactin), a cytoplasmic dynein (molecular) motor involved in minus-end-directed transport. The encoded protein is part of the pointed-end subcomplex and appears to bind membranous cargo.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.