KIF25 explained

Kinesin family member 25 (KIF25), also known as kinesin-14, is a human protein encoded by the KIF25 gene. It is part of the kinesin family of motor proteins.

Function

KIF25 is a minus-end directed microtubule motor protein, and its activity delays the separation of chromosomes during mitosis.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Decarreau J, Wagenbach M, Lynch E, Halpern AR, Vaughan JC, Kollman J, Wordeman L . The tetrameric kinesin Kif25 suppresses pre-mitotic centrosome separation to establish proper spindle orientation . Nature Cell Biology . 19 . 4 . 384–390 . April 2017 . 28263957 . 5376238 . 10.1038/ncb3486 .

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