BICD2
Acts as an adapter protein linking the dynein motor complex to various cargos and converts dynein from a non-processive to a highly processive motor in the presence of dynactin. Facilitates and stabilizes the interaction between dynein and dynactin and activates dynein processivity (the ability to move along a microtubule for a long distance without falling off the track). Facilitates the binding of RAB6A to the Golgi by stabilizing its GTP-bound form. Regulates coat complex coatomer protein I (COPI)-independent Golgi-endoplasmic reticulum transport via its interaction with RAB6A and recruitment of the dynein-dynactin motor complex. Contributes to nuclear and centrosomal positioning prior to mitotic entry through regulation of both dynein and kinesin-1. During G2 phase of the cell cycle, associates with RANBP2 at the nuclear pores and recruits dynein and dynactin to the nuclear envelope to ensure proper positioning of the nucleus relative to centrosomes prior to the onset of mitosis. Belongs to the BicD family. Ubiquitous. 2 alternatively spliced human isoforms have been reported. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
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Protein type: Cytoskeletal; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis |
Chromosomal Location of mouse Ortholog: 13|13 A5 |
Cellular Component:
annulate lamellae; centrosome; cytoplasm; cytoplasmic vesicle; cytoskeleton; cytosol; Golgi apparatus; nuclear envelope; nuclear pore; nucleus; plasma membrane
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Molecular Function:
cytoskeletal anchor activity; dynactin binding; dynein complex binding; dynein light intermediate chain binding; protein binding; small GTPase binding
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Biological Process:
centrosome localization; microtubule anchoring at microtubule organizing center; microtubule-based movement; minus-end-directed organelle transport along microtubule; mRNA transport; protein localization to Golgi apparatus; protein transport; regulation of microtubule cytoskeleton organization; retrograde vesicle-mediated transport, Golgi to endoplasmic reticulum
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Reference #:
Q921C5
(UniProtKB)
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Alt. Names/Synonyms: 0610027D24Rik; 1110005D12Rik; AA408834; Bic-D 2; bicaudal D homolog 2; bicaudal D homolog 2 (Drosophila); BICD cargo adaptor 2; Bicd2; Kiaa0699; mKIAA0699; Protein bicaudal D homolog 2
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Gene Symbols: Bicd2
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Molecular weight:
93,391 Da
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Basal Isoelectric point:
5.34
Predict pI for various phosphorylation states
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