DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Literature associating KIF21B and congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles

KIF21B [ENSP00000411831]

Kinesin-like protein KIF21B; Plus-end directed microtubule-dependent motor protein which displays processive activity. Is involved in regulation of microtubule dynamics, synapse function and neuronal morphology, including dendritic tree branching and spine formation. Plays a role in lerning and memory. Involved in delivery of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA(A)) receptor to cell surface; Belongs to the TRAFAC class myosin-kinesin ATPase superfamily. Kinesin family.

Synonyms:  KIF21B,  KIF21Bp,  hKIF21B,  O75037,  O75037p ...

Linkouts:  STRING  Pharos  UniProt