Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable ATP hydrolysis activity; microtubule binding activity; and microtubule motor activity. Predicted to be involved in microtubule-based movement; mitotic metaphase chromosome alignment; and sister chromatid cohesion. Located in spindle. Part of chromatin. Is expressed in cerebral cortex ventricular layer; cortical plate; and inner cell mass. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia with joint laxity type 2. Orthologous to human KIF22 (kinesin family member 22).