Also known as C20orf1, C20orf2, DIL-2, DIL2, FLS353, GD:C20orf1, HCA519, HCTP4
Targeting protein for Xklp2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TPX2 gene. It is one of the many spindle assembly factors that play a key role in inducing microtubule assembly and growth during M phase.
Enables importin-alpha family protein binding activity and protein kinase binding activity. Involved in activation of protein kinase activity; microtubule cytoskeleton organization; and negative regulation of microtubule depolymerization. Located in intercellular bridge; mitotic spindle; and nucleoplasm. Colocalizes with spindle pole. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]
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Targeting protein for Xklp2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TPX2 gene. It is one of the many spindle assembly factors that play a key role in inducing microtubule assembly and growth during M phase.
== Key domains of TPX2 == TPX2 has been reported to have two NLS-containing domains that mediate its localization to microtubules; one in the amino-terminal domain, and the other in the carboxy-terminal domain. In addition to an NLS, the carboxy-terminal domain of TPX2 consists of tandem repeats that cover over two-thirds of the protein and are computationally predicted to consist of predominantly alpha-helical content. This region can be further divided into five clusters of conserved residues separated by unstructured regions: α3-7. α3-6 all contain a central α-helical region that is followed by a characteristic "FKARP" motif. α7 is longer and exhibits a long α-helical stretch that is computationally predicted to form a coiled coil. Lastly, the final 35 amino acids of the carboxy-terminus of TPX2 are responsible for interacting with tetrameric kinesin Eg5.
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