Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable ATP hydrolysis activity; microtubule binding activity; and microtubule motor activity. Predicted to be involved in microtubule-based movement. Predicted to be located in male germ cell nucleus. Predicted to be part of kinesin complex. Predicted to be active in microtubule. Is expressed in lateral ventricle choroid plexus and metencephalon part of 4th ventricle choroid plexus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in artery disease (multiple) and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human KIF6 (kinesin family member 6).