kinesin II complex

Term ID

GO:0016939

Synonyms

Definition

A complex consisting of two distinct motor subunits that form a heterodimer complexed with a third non-motor accessory subunit, the kinesin associated protein or KAP; the KIF3 heterodimer interacts via its C-terminal portion with KAP, which is thought to regulate the binding of the motor to cargo membranes. http://www.csfic.mi.cnr.it/centro/lines/8/ric.html

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO