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. Involved in cilium assembly. Acts upstream of or within epithelial cilium movement involved in extracellular fluid movement; establishment of localization in cell; and ventricular system development. Located in cilium and extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including choroid plexus; floor plate; genitourinary system; liver; and spleen. Used to study hydrocephalus. Orthologous to human KIF27 (kinesin family member 27).