KIF18B — Kinesin family member 18B
KIF18B belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
KIF18B's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD8⁺ T cells | Spindle Bipolarity Cytokinesis Cell cycle | ANLN, ARHGAP11A, BUB1B, C21orf58, CIT, DIAPH3, ECT2, KIF11 +4 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 17: 44924709-44947773 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | Yes |
| Protein class | Essential proteins, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Molecular function | Motor protein |
| Biological process | Cell cycle, Cell division, Mitosis |
Function
In complex with KIF2C, constitutes the major microtubule plus-end depolymerizing activity in mitotic cells. Its major role may be to transport KIF2C and/or MAPRE1 along microtubules
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.