Kinesin-like protein KIF22 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KIF22 gene.[5][6][7]
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of kinesin-like protein family. This family of proteins are microtubule-dependent molecular motors that transport organelles within cells and move chromosomes during cell division. The C-terminal half of this protein has been shown to bind DNA. Studies with the Xenopus homolog suggests an essential role in metaphase chromosome alignment and maintenance.[7]
KIF22 has been shown to interact with SIAH1.[8]
Mutations in this gene have been shown to cause developmental disorders such as Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia with joint laxity.[9]
 | This article on a gene on human chromosome 16 is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
