| Gene Symbol | KIF5B |
| Function | The KIF5B gene encodes Kinesin-1 Heavy Chain Protein, a protein involved in various cellular processes relevant to neuronal function and survival. |
| Primary Expression | various brain regions, with notable expression in: - Cerebral cortex - Hippocampus - Basal gang |
| Pathways | IGF-1 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000153257 |
| GeneCards | KIF5B |
| Human Protein Atlas | KIF5B |
| Associated Diseases | ALS, neurodegeneration |
| Interactions | OPTN, MYC, OPTINEURIN, PVALB, SST, AURKB |
| KG Connections | 118 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |