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WVD2

Gene
WVD2
Protein
Protein WAVE-DAMPENED 2
Organism
Arabidopsis thaliana
Length
202 amino acids
Function
Microtubule-associated protein (MAP) that regulates the orientation of interphase cortical microtubules. Able to bundle microtubules in vitro. Modulates both rotational polarity and anisotropic cell expansion during organ growth. Promotes clockwise root and etiolated hypocotyls coiling, clockwise leaf curling, but left-handed petiole twisting.
Similarity
Belongs to the TPX2 family.
Mass
23.341 kDa
Sequence
MRREVFESVSTNASNERVHVAPKIAAEEQDYEEKECTEENSLSQNHKSSNVITENDSKKKNLDEEDDCSVASSMKNAKSKVTHGTAPRFRSAQRAEKRKEYYQKLEEKHQALEAERIELEQRQKEEQEAAIKQLRKNLKFKANPVPDFYYQRPPVKPELKKFPLTRPKSPKLNLSRRKSCSDAITSSGEENSNSQNRQSVVE