| Modification Notes |
The Tektin proteins comprise a family of insoluble, alpha-helical, filament-forming peptides that interact with Tubulins and, via this interaction, form flagellar and ciliary microtubules. Tektin 1, also known as TEKT1, is a 418 amino acid protein that is expressed in testis and contains four evolutionary conserved cysteines and one Tektin-specific peptide sequence. Similar to other members of the Tektin family, Tektin 1 functions as a structural component of microtubules, specifically forming polymers in the walls of microtubules and stabilizing overall microtubule structure. Additionally, Tektin 1 may play a role in spermatogenesis. |