Rabbit anti-Human KIF2C/MCAK Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q99661

Target Species

Human

Target Name

KIF2C

Target Full Name

Kinesin-like protein KIF2C

Target Function

In complex with KIF18B, constitutes the major microtubule plus-end depolymerizing activity in mitotic cells. Regulates the turnover of microtubules at the kinetochore and functions in chromosome segregation during mitosis. Plays a role in chromosome congression and is required for the lateral to end-on conversion of the chromosome-microtubule attachment.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton. Nucleus. Chromosome, centromere. Chromosome, centromere, kinetochore.

Target Protein Families

TRAFAC class myosin-kinesin ATPase superfamily, Kinesin family, MCAK/KIF2 subfamily

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed at high levels in thymus and testis, at low levels in small intestine, the mucosal lining of colon, and placenta, and at very low levels in spleen and ovary; expression is not detected in prostate, peripheral blood Leukocytes, heart, brain, lung

Target Synonyms

4930402F02Rik; CT139; ESTM5; KIF 2C; kif2c; KIF2C_HUMAN; Kinesein Family Member 2C; Kinesin family member 2C; kinesin like 6 (mitotic centromere associated kinesin) ; Kinesin like 6; Kinesin like protein 6; Kinesin like protein KIF2C; Kinesin-like protein 6; Kinesin-like protein KIF2C; KNS L6; KNSL 6; KNSL6; MCAK; MGC11883; Mitotic centromere associated kinesin; Mitotic centromere-associated kinesin; OTTHUMP00000010066; X83316

Target Background

This gene encodes a kinesin-like protein that functions as a microtubule-dependent molecular motor. The encoded protein can depolymerize microtubules at the plus end, thereby promoting mitotic chromosome segregation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.