background:
This gene encodes a protein that functions in the microtubule-dependent coupling of the nucleus and the centrosome. A similar protein in mouse plays a role in both interkinetic nuclear migration, which is a characteristic pattern of nuclear movement in neural progenitors, and in neural progenitor self-renewal. Mutations in this gene are predicted to result in neurogenic defects. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]
Function:
Plays a role in the microtubule-dependent coupling of the nucleus and the centrosome. Involved in the processes that regulate centrosome-mediated interkinetic nuclear migration (INM) of neural progenitors and for proper positioning of neurons during brain development. Also implicated in the migration and selfrenewal of neural progenitors. May play a role in centriole duplication during mitosis.
Subcellular Location:
Cytoplasm > cytoskeleton > centrosome. Regulates the localization of TACC3 to the centrosome in neural progenitors in vivo.
Similarity:
Belongs to the CEP120 family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 153241 Human
SwissProt: Q8N960 Human
SwissProt: Q8N960-3 Human
Unigene: 48649 Human
Important Note:
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