gene 2,766 words KG: KIF21B 2026-03-26
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KIF21B — Kinesin Family Member 21B

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolKIF21B
Full NameKinesin Family Member 21B
Chromosome1p31.3
Functionis a plus-end-directed motor protein belonging to the kinesin family that plays critical roles in neuronal development, intracellular transport, and synaptic function.
Primary Expressionthe central nervous system, with particularly high levels in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum, where it contributes to dendritic devel
Molecular Weight190 kDa
Amino Acids756 aa
Exons38
UniProt IDQ9Y4G1
NCBI Gene ID22873
Ensembl IDENSG00000145794
GeneCardsKIF21B
Human Protein AtlasKIF21B
Motor (Head) DomainN-terminal (1-350 aa)
Coiled-coil RegionsMiddle (350-1200 aa)
Associated Diseasesneurodegeneration
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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