KIF2C
Chr 1kinesin family member 2C
Also known as: CT139, KNSL6, MCAK
The protein is a kinesin-like microtubule motor that depolymerizes microtubules at their plus ends and regulates chromosome segregation during mitosis. Mutations cause autosomal dominant microcephaly with or without chorioretinopathy, lymphedema, or mental retardation (MCLMR), presenting with primary microcephaly and developmental delays from infancy. The gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function variants, indicating intolerance to protein-disrupting mutations.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
More LoF-intolerant than ~75% of genes
Mild missense constraint
The highest-scoring mechanism for this gene is dominant-negative.
Note: In-silico variant effect predictors (SIFT, PolyPhen, REVEL, CADD) may underestimate pathogenicity of missense variants in genes with GOF or DN mechanisms. Consider functional evidence and clinical context.
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
0 submitted variants in ClinVar
Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
KIF2C · protein map & ClinVar variants
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3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
External Resources
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Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
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