Motor protein found in humans
Kinesin family member 7 (KIF7), also known as kinesin-4, is a human protein encoded by the gene KIF7. It is part of the kinesin family of motor proteins .
KIF7 depolymerises the growing plus-end of microtubules , and is involved in regulating Hedgehog signalling.[ 5]
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