Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables GTP binding activity and protein heterodimerization activity. Involved in several processes, including learning or memory; microtubule cytoskeleton organization; and nervous system development. Located in cytoplasmic microtubule. Is active in several cellular components, including condensed chromosome; cytosol; and neuromuscular junction. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; hemolymphoid system gland; lateral plate mesoderm; musculature; and testis. Used to study congenital nervous system abnormality and lissencephaly. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in lissencephaly; lissencephaly 3; microcephaly; and visual epilepsy. Orthologous to human TUBA1A (tubulin alpha 1a).