Dynamin and dynamin-related proteins (DRP) participate in many processes essential for normal function of the cells and organisms. They were found both in animals and plants. In Arabidopsis thaliana 16 different dynamin-related proteins were identified that are grouped into six subfamilies. DRP1 and soybean fragmoplastin participate in the cell plate formation during cytokinesis. Two mem- bers of DRP2 subfamily display domain structure similar to mammalian classical dynamins and may be involved in endocytosis and membrane recycling via clathrin-coated vesicles.

Dynamin and dynamin-related proteins (DRP) participate in many processes essential for normal function of the cells and organisms. They were found both in animals and plants. In Arabidopsis thaliana 16 different dynamin-related proteins were identified that are grouped into six subfamilies. DRP1 and soybean fragmoplastin participate in the cell plate formation during cytokinesis. Two mem- bers of DRP2 subfamily display domain structure similar to mammalian classical dynamins and may be involved in endocytosis and membrane recycling via clathrin-coated vesicles.