Gene: BICD1
Alternate names for this Gene: BICD|bic-D 1
Gene Summary: This gene encodes an adaptor protein that belongs to the bicaudal D family of dynein cargo adaptors. The encoded protein acts as an intracellular cargo transport cofactor that regulates the microtubule-based loading of cargo onto the dynein motor complex. It also controls dynein motor activity and coordination. It has a domain architecture consisting of coiled-coil domains at the N- and C-termini that are highly conserved in other family members. Naturally occurring mutations in this gene are associated with short telomere length and emphysema.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 12
Location in Chromosome : 12p11.21
Description of this Gene: BICD cargo adaptor 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding