Microtubule-based anterograde translocator for membranous organelles. Plus end-directed microtubule sliding activity in vitro. Plays a role in primary cilia formation. Plays a role in centriole cohesion and subdistal appendage organization and function. Regulates the formation of the subdistal appendage via recruitement of DCTN1 to the centriole. Also required for ciliary basal feet formation and microtubule anchoring to mother centriole.
Background References
1. Kodani A et al. Kif3a interacts with Dynactin subunit p150 Glued to organize centriole subdistal appendages. EMBO J 32:597-607 (2013).
2. Kinzel D et al. Pitchfork regulates primary cilia disassembly and left-right asymmetry. Dev Cell 19:66-77 (2010).
Sequence Similarity
Belongs to the TRAFAC class myosin-kinesin ATPase superfamily. Kinesin family. Kinesin II subfamily.