DISEASES

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Literature on DNAH8

DNAH8 [ENSP00000333363]

Dynein heavy chain 8, axonemal; 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. Involved in sperm motility; implicated in sperm flagellar assembly (By similarity).

Synonyms:  DNAH8,  DNAH8p,  hDNAH8,  A0A075B6F3,  H0Y7V4 ...

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