MYO19
Domain
The MyMOMA (MYO19-specific mitochondrial outer membrane-association) region mediates association with the mitochondrion outer membrane via electrostatic interaction.
Function
Actin-based motor molecule with ATPase activity that localizes to the mitochondrion outer membrane (PubMed:19932026, PubMed:23568824, PubMed:25447992). Motor protein that moves towards the plus-end of actin filaments (By similarity). Required for mitochondrial inheritance during mitosis (PubMed:25447992). May be involved in mitochondrial transport or positioning (PubMed:23568824).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the TRAFAC class myosin-kinesin ATPase superfamily. Myosin family.
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed in multiple tissues and cell lines.
Cellular localization
- Mitochondrion outer membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein
- Cytoplasm
- Cytoskeleton
Alternative names
MYOHD1, MYO19, Unconventional myosin-XIX, Myosin head domain-containing protein 1