FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as DEMA_HUMAN, DMTN, DMT, EPB49. Membrane-cytoskeleton-associated protein with F-actin-binding activity that induces F-actin bundles formation and stabilization. Its F-actin-bundling activity is reversibly regulated upon its phosphorylation by the cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA). Binds to the erythrocyte membrane glucose transporter-1 SLC2A1/GLUT1, and hence stabilizes and attaches the spectrin-actin network to the erythrocytic plasma membrane. Plays a role in maintaining the functional integrity of PKA-activated erythrocyte shape and the membrane mechanical properties. Also plays a role as a modulator of actin dynamics in fibroblasts; acts as a negative regulator of the RhoA activation pathway. In platelets, functions as a regulator of internal calcium mobilization across the dense tubular system that affects platelet granule secretion pathways and aggregation. Also required for the formation of a diverse set of cell protrusions, such as filopodia and lamellipodia, necessary for platelet cell spreading, motility and migration. Acts as a tumor suppressor and inhibits malignant cell transformation. Monomeric (isoform 2); under reducing conditions. Self-associates. Exists under oxidizing condition as a trimer of two isoforms 2 and isoform 1 linked by disulfide bonds (Probable). Found in a complex with DMTN, F-actin and spectrin. Found in a complex with ADD2, DMTN and SLC2A1. Interacts with F-actin, ITPKB, RASGRF2 and spectrin. Isoform 2 interacts with SLC2A1 (via C-terminus cytoplasmic region). Isoform 1 and isoform 2 interact (phosphorylated form) with plasmodium berghei 14-3-3 protein; the interaction occurs in a PKA-dependent manner.

EXTERNAL LINKS

DMTN

Dematin

DMTN

Molecular Synopsis