| Gene Symbol | KIF2A |
| Full Name | Kinesin Family Member 2A |
| Chromosome | 5q12.1 |
| Protein Type | Kinesin-13 family (microtubule depolymerase) |
| Function | KIF2A is a unique motor protein that does not transport cargo in the traditional sense but instead regulates microtubule dynamics through its depolymerizing activity. |
| UniProt ID | O00139 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 9583 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000145833 |
| OMIM | 607349 |
| GeneCards | KIF2A |
| Human Protein Atlas | KIF2A |
| Axon guidance | Regulates microtubule dynamics at growth cones |
| Dendrite morphogenesis | Controls branching and elaboration |
| Synapse formation | Modulates presynaptic vesicle dynamics |
| Neuronal migration | Facilitates cortical neuron positioning 3 |
| Associated Diseases | DLBCL, glioma |
| Interactions | Notch1 |
| KG Connections | 16 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |
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