Tubulin

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Description

Tubulin is a type of endogenous Protein that is a subunit of Microtubules.  Chemically, it is a dimer composed of two globular Polypeptides - alpha-Tubulin and beta-Tubulin.

 

Biological Function of Tubulin

Cells

 Tubulin is an essential subunit of Microtubules.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function/Production of Tubulin

Amino Acids

 Tyrosine is an important constituent of Tubulin.  [1]

 

These Substances may Interfere with Tubulin

Aldehydes

 Acetaldehyde may inhibit the ability of Tubulin to assemble into Microtubules.  [2]

 

Minerals

 Mercury may inhibit the enzyme that produces Tubulin, thereby significantly reducing the Tubulin content of Microtubules.  [3]

 

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