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GeneQ18042766· pop 5· linked from 273 articles

Also known as HKLP2, KNSL7, NY-BR-62, kinesin family member 15, KLP2

Kinesin family member 15 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KIF15 gene.

Gene data

KIF15
Name
kinesin family member 15
Type
protein-coding
Position
44,761,700–44,873,376 (+)
Aliases
BRDCS2, HKLP2, KLP2, KNSL7, NY-BR-62
RefSeq RNA
NM_020242.3, XM_006713264.4, XM_011533964.4, XM_017006884.3, XM_017006885.3
RefSeq protein
NP_064627.1, XP_006713327.1, XP_011532266.1, XP_016862373.1, XP_016862374.1

Predicted to enable microtubule binding activity and microtubule motor activity. Predicted to be involved in microtubule-based movement. Located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]

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kinesin family member 15

Symbol
KIF15
Biotype
Protein coding
Organism
Homo sapiens
Location
Chr HG2066_PATCH:287,071-398,726
Strand
Forward (+)
Assembly
GRCh38
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Encyclopedic overview

6 sections
Contents
  • Function
  • Function in neurons
  • Interactions
  • References
  • Further reading
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Kinesin family member 15 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KIF15 gene.

This gene encodes a motor protein that is part of the kinesin superfamily. KIF15 maintains half spindle separation by opposing forces generated by other motor proteins. KIF15 co-localizes with microtubules and actin filaments in both dividing cells and in postmitotic neurons.

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