Gene Symbol | KLC2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 64837 |
Full Name | kinesin light chain 2 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a light chain of kinesin, a molecular motor responsible for moving vesicles and organelles along microtubules. Defects in this gene are a cause of spastic paraplegia, optic atrophy, and neuropathy (SPOAN) syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]. |
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Disorder Html: | Spastic paraplegia, optic atrophy, and neuropathy, 609541 (3) |