microtubule severing ATPase activity

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Namemicrotubule severing ATPase activity
IDGO_0008568
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

ATP phosphohydrolase (tubulin-dimerizing), microtubule-severing ATPase activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + H2O = ADP + phosphate. Catalysis of the severing of a microtubule at a specific spot along its length, coupled to the hydrolysis of ATP.

Comment

See also the cellular component term 'katanin complex ; GO:0008352'.

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