The name of this superfamily has been modified since the most recent official CATH+ release (v4_3_0). At the point of the last release, this superfamily was named:

"
Kinesin motor domain
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Functional Families

Overview of the Structural Clusters (SC) and Functional Families within this CATH Superfamily. Clusters with a representative structure are represented by a filled circle.
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FunFam 28: Kinesin-like protein

Please note: GO annotations are assigned to the full protein sequence rather than individual protein domains. Since a given protein can contain multiple domains, it is possible that some of the annotations below come from additional domains that occur in the same protein, but have been classified elsewhere in CATH.

There are 14 GO terms relating to "molecular function"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Protein binding GO:0005515
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
6 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IPI) F1LQZ3 (/IPI) P28741 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI)
ATP-dependent microtubule motor activity, plus-end-directed GO:0008574
Catalysis of movement along a microtubule toward the plus end, coupled to the hydrolysis of ATP.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Rab GTPase binding GO:0017137
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with Rab protein, any member of the Rab subfamily of the Ras superfamily of monomeric GTPases.
3 Q9Y496 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI)
Protein phosphatase binding GO:0019903
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein phosphatase.
3 Q9Y496 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI) Q9Y496 (/IPI)
Spectrin binding GO:0030507
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with spectrin, a protein that is the major constituent of the erythrocyte cytoskeletal network. It associates with band 4.1 (see band protein) and actin to form the cytoskeletal superstructure of the erythrocyte plasma membrane. It is composed of nonhomologous chains, alpha and beta, which aggregate side-to-side in an antiparallel fashion to form dimers, tetramers, and higher polymers.
3 Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA)
Kinesin binding GO:0019894
Interacting selectively and non-covalently and stoichiometrically with kinesin, a member of a superfamily of microtubule-based motor proteins that perform force-generating tasks such as organelle transport and chromosome segregation.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IPI) F1LQZ3 (/IPI)
Protein-containing complex binding GO:0044877
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a macromolecular complex.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IPI) F1LQZ3 (/IPI)
Microtubule binding GO:0008017
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with microtubules, filaments composed of tubulin monomers.
1 P28741 (/IDA)
Rab GTPase binding GO:0017137
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with Rab protein, any member of the Rab subfamily of the Ras superfamily of monomeric GTPases.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Kinesin binding GO:0019894
Interacting selectively and non-covalently and stoichiometrically with kinesin, a member of a superfamily of microtubule-based motor proteins that perform force-generating tasks such as organelle transport and chromosome segregation.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Protein phosphatase binding GO:0019903
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein phosphatase.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Spectrin binding GO:0030507
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with spectrin, a protein that is the major constituent of the erythrocyte cytoskeletal network. It associates with band 4.1 (see band protein) and actin to form the cytoskeletal superstructure of the erythrocyte plasma membrane. It is composed of nonhomologous chains, alpha and beta, which aggregate side-to-side in an antiparallel fashion to form dimers, tetramers, and higher polymers.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Protein-containing complex binding GO:0044877
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a macromolecular complex.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Intraciliary transport particle B binding GO:0120170
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an intraciliary transport particle B (IFT B) complex.
1 P28741 (/IDA)

There are 45 GO terms relating to "biological process"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Centriole-centriole cohesion GO:0010457
The cell cycle process in which the two centrioles within a centrosome remain tightly paired.
7 Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q5R4H3 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS)
Microtubule anchoring at centrosome GO:0034454
Any process in which a microtubule is maintained in a specific location in a cell by attachment to a centrosome.
7 Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q5R4H3 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS)
Cilium assembly GO:0060271
The assembly of a cilium, a specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface. Each cilium is bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored basally in a centriole.
7 Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q5R4H3 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS)
Cilium assembly GO:0060271
The assembly of a cilium, a specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface. Each cilium is bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored basally in a centriole.
4 A0A2R8QGI2 (/IMP) E9QB71 (/IMP) P28741 (/IMP) Q6DEG6 (/IMP)
Retrograde vesicle-mediated transport, Golgi to endoplasmic reticulum GO:0006890
The directed movement of substances from the Golgi back to the endoplasmic reticulum, mediated by vesicles bearing specific protein coats such as COPI or COG.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Organelle organization GO:0006996
A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of an organelle within a cell. An organelle is an organized structure of distinctive morphology and function. Includes the nucleus, mitochondria, plastids, vacuoles, vesicles, ribosomes and the cytoskeleton. Excludes the plasma membrane.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Microtubule-based movement GO:0007018
A microtubule-based process that results in the movement of organelles, other microtubules, or other cellular components. Examples include motor-driven movement along microtubules and movement driven by polymerization or depolymerization of microtubules.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Protein transport GO:0015031
The directed movement of proteins into, out of or within a cell, or between cells, by means of some agent such as a transporter or pore.
3 Q9Y496 (/IMP) Q9Y496 (/IMP) Q9Y496 (/IMP)
Antigen processing and presentation of exogenous peptide antigen via MHC class II GO:0019886
The process in which an antigen-presenting cell expresses a peptide antigen of exogenous origin on its cell surface in association with an MHC class II protein complex. The peptide antigen is typically, but not always, processed from a whole protein.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Intraciliary transport involved in cilium assembly GO:0035735
The bidirectional movement of large protein complexes along microtubules within a cilium that contributes to cilium assembly.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Photoreceptor cell outer segment organization GO:0035845
A process that is carried out at the cellular level and results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of the outer segment of a photoreceptor cell, a sensory cell that reacts to the presence of light. The outer segment of the photoreceptor cell contains the light-absorbing materials.
3 A0A2R8QGI2 (/IMP) E9QB71 (/IMP) Q6DEG6 (/IMP)
Intracellular transport GO:0046907
The directed movement of substances within a cell.
3 A0A2R8QGI2 (/IMP) E9QB71 (/IMP) Q6DEG6 (/IMP)
Plus-end-directed vesicle transport along microtubule GO:0072383
The directed movement of a vesicle towards the plus end of a microtubule, mediated by motor proteins. This process begins with the attachment of a vesicle to a microtubule, and ends when the vesicle reaches its final destination.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Protein localization to cell junction GO:1902414
A process in which a protein is transported to, or maintained in, a location within a cell junction.
3 Q9Y496 (/IMP) Q9Y496 (/IMP) Q9Y496 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of receptor-mediated endocytosis GO:0048260
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of receptor mediated endocytosis, the uptake of external materials by cells, utilizing receptors to ensure specificity of transport.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IDA) F1LQZ3 (/IDA)
Positive regulation of intracellular protein transport GO:0090316
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the directed movement of proteins within cells.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IMP) F1LQZ3 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of axo-dendritic protein transport GO:1905128
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of axo-dendritic protein transport.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IMP) F1LQZ3 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of establishment or maintenance of cell polarity regulating cell shape GO:2000771
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of establishment or maintenance of cell polarity regulating cell shape.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IMP) F1LQZ3 (/IMP)
In utero embryonic development GO:0001701
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the embryo in the uterus over time, from formation of the zygote in the oviduct, to birth. An example of this process is found in Mus musculus.
1 P28741 (/IGI)
Kidney development GO:0001822
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the kidney over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The kidney is an organ that filters the blood and/or excretes the end products of body metabolism in the form of urine.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Heart looping GO:0001947
The tube morphogenesis process in which the primitive heart tube loops asymmetrically. This looping brings the primitive heart chambers into alignment preceding their future integration. Heart looping begins with dextral-looping and ends when the main regional divisions of the mature heart and primordium of the great arterial trunks become established preceeding septation.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Smoothened signaling pathway GO:0007224
A series of molecular signals generated as a consequence of activation of the transmembrane protein Smoothened.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Determination of left/right symmetry GO:0007368
The establishment of an organism's body plan or part of an organism with respect to the left and right halves. The pattern can either be symmetric, such that the halves are mirror images, or asymmetric where the pattern deviates from this symmetry.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Heart development GO:0007507
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the heart over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The heart is a hollow, muscular organ, which, by contracting rhythmically, keeps up the circulation of the blood.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Epidermis development GO:0008544
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the epidermis over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The epidermis is the outer epithelial layer of an animal, it may be a single layer that produces an extracellular material (e.g. the cuticle of arthropods) or a complex stratified squamous epithelium, as in the case of many vertebrate species.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Anterior/posterior pattern specification GO:0009952
The regionalization process in which specific areas of cell differentiation are determined along the anterior-posterior axis. The anterior-posterior axis is defined by a line that runs from the head or mouth of an organism to the tail or opposite end of the organism.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Dorsal/ventral pattern formation GO:0009953
The regionalization process in which the areas along the dorsal/ventral axis are established that will lead to differences in cell differentiation. The dorsal/ventral axis is defined by a line that runs orthogonal to both the anterior/posterior and left/right axes. The dorsal end is defined by the upper or back side of an organism. The ventral end is defined by the lower or front side of an organism.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Centriole-centriole cohesion GO:0010457
The cell cycle process in which the two centrioles within a centrosome remain tightly paired.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Protein transport GO:0015031
The directed movement of proteins into, out of or within a cell, or between cells, by means of some agent such as a transporter or pore.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Dentate gyrus development GO:0021542
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the dentate gyrus over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The dentate gyrus is one of two interlocking gyri of the hippocampus. It contains granule cells, which project to the pyramidal cells and interneurons of the CA3 region of the ammon gyrus.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Dorsal/ventral neural tube patterning GO:0021904
The process in which the neural tube is regionalized in the dorsoventral axis.
1 P28741 (/IGI)
Dorsal/ventral neural tube patterning GO:0021904
The process in which the neural tube is regionalized in the dorsoventral axis.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Neural tube development GO:0021915
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the neural tube over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The mature structure of the neural tube exists when the tube has been segmented into the forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain and spinal cord regions. In addition neural crest has budded away from the epithelium.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Microtubule anchoring at centrosome GO:0034454
Any process in which a microtubule is maintained in a specific location in a cell by attachment to a centrosome.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Epidermal stem cell homeostasis GO:0036334
Any biological process involved in the maintenance of the steady-state number of epidermal stem cells within a population of cells.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Motile cilium assembly GO:0044458
The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a motile cilium.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of receptor-mediated endocytosis GO:0048260
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of receptor mediated endocytosis, the uptake of external materials by cells, utilizing receptors to ensure specificity of transport.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of epithelial cell proliferation GO:0050679
Any process that activates or increases the rate or extent of epithelial cell proliferation.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Inner ear receptor cell stereocilium organization GO:0060122
A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of a stereocilium. A stereocilium is an actin-based protrusion from the apical surface of inner ear receptor cells.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Neural precursor cell proliferation GO:0061351
The multiplication or reproduction of neural precursor cells, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. A neural precursor cell is either a nervous system stem cell or a nervous system progenitor cell.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of intracellular protein transport GO:0090316
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the directed movement of proteins within cells.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Protein localization to cell junction GO:1902414
A process in which a protein is transported to, or maintained in, a location within a cell junction.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of axo-dendritic protein transport GO:1905128
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of axo-dendritic protein transport.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Non-motile cilium assembly GO:1905515
The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a non-motile cilium.
1 P28741 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of establishment or maintenance of cell polarity regulating cell shape GO:2000771
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of establishment or maintenance of cell polarity regulating cell shape.
1 P28741 (/ISO)

There are 25 GO terms relating to "cellular component"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Cilium GO:0005929
A specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface and of some cytoplasmic parts. Each cilium is largely bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic (plasma) membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored to a basal body.
7 Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q5R4H3 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS) Q9Y496 (/ISS)
Centriole GO:0005814
A cellular organelle, found close to the nucleus in many eukaryotic cells, consisting of a small cylinder with microtubular walls, 300-500 nm long and 150-250 nm in diameter. It contains nine short, parallel, peripheral microtubular fibrils, each fibril consisting of one complete microtubule fused to two incomplete microtubules. Cells usually have two centrioles, lying at right angles to each other. At division, each pair of centrioles generates another pair and the twin pairs form the pole of the mitotic spindle.
4 P28741 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA)
Centriole GO:0005814
A cellular organelle, found close to the nucleus in many eukaryotic cells, consisting of a small cylinder with microtubular walls, 300-500 nm long and 150-250 nm in diameter. It contains nine short, parallel, peripheral microtubular fibrils, each fibril consisting of one complete microtubule fused to two incomplete microtubules. Cells usually have two centrioles, lying at right angles to each other. At division, each pair of centrioles generates another pair and the twin pairs form the pole of the mitotic spindle.
4 Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q4R628 (/ISS) Q5R4H3 (/ISS)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
4 P28741 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Kinesin II complex GO:0016939
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.
4 P28741 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA)
Centrosome GO:0005813
A structure comprised of a core structure (in most organisms, a pair of centrioles) and peripheral material from which a microtubule-based structure, such as a spindle apparatus, is organized. Centrosomes occur close to the nucleus during interphase in many eukaryotic cells, though in animal cells it changes continually during the cell-division cycle.
3 Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA)
Kinesin complex GO:0005871
Any complex that includes a dimer of molecules from the kinesin superfamily, a group of related proteins that contain an extended region of predicted alpha-helical coiled coil in the main chain that likely produces dimerization. The native complexes of several kinesin family members have also been shown to contain additional peptides, often designated light chains as all of the noncatalytic subunits that are currently known are smaller than the chain that contains the motor unit. Kinesin complexes generally possess a force-generating enzymatic activity, or motor, which converts the free energy of the gamma phosphate bond of ATP into mechanical work.
3 A0A2R8QGI2 (/IDA) E9QB71 (/IDA) Q6DEG6 (/IDA)
Cilium GO:0005929
A specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface and of some cytoplasmic parts. Each cilium is largely bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic (plasma) membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored to a basal body.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Microtubule cytoskeleton GO:0015630
The part of the cytoskeleton (the internal framework of a cell) composed of microtubules and associated proteins.
3 Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA) Q9Y496 (/IDA)
Extracellular exosome GO:0070062
A vesicle that is released into the extracellular region by fusion of the limiting endosomal membrane of a multivesicular body with the plasma membrane. Extracellular exosomes, also simply called exosomes, have a diameter of about 40-100 nm.
3 Q9Y496 (/HDA) Q9Y496 (/HDA) Q9Y496 (/HDA)
Ciliary tip GO:0097542
Part of the cilium where the axoneme ends. The ciliary tip has been implicated in ciliary assembly and disassembly, as well as signal transduction.
3 Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS) Q9Y496 (/TAS)
Axoneme GO:0005930
The bundle of microtubules and associated proteins that forms the core of cilia (also called flagella) in eukaryotic cells and is responsible for their movements.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IDA) F1LQZ3 (/IDA)
Neuronal cell body GO:0043025
The portion of a neuron that includes the nucleus, but excludes cell projections such as axons and dendrites.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IDA) F1LQZ3 (/IDA)
Axon cytoplasm GO:1904115
Any cytoplasm that is part of a axon.
2 A0A0G2JUD6 (/IDA) F1LQZ3 (/IDA)
Centrosome GO:0005813
A structure comprised of a core structure (in most organisms, a pair of centrioles) and peripheral material from which a microtubule-based structure, such as a spindle apparatus, is organized. Centrosomes occur close to the nucleus during interphase in many eukaryotic cells, though in animal cells it changes continually during the cell-division cycle.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Centriole GO:0005814
A cellular organelle, found close to the nucleus in many eukaryotic cells, consisting of a small cylinder with microtubular walls, 300-500 nm long and 150-250 nm in diameter. It contains nine short, parallel, peripheral microtubular fibrils, each fibril consisting of one complete microtubule fused to two incomplete microtubules. Cells usually have two centrioles, lying at right angles to each other. At division, each pair of centrioles generates another pair and the twin pairs form the pole of the mitotic spindle.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Cilium GO:0005929
A specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface and of some cytoplasmic parts. Each cilium is largely bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic (plasma) membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored to a basal body.
1 P28741 (/IDA)
Axoneme GO:0005930
The bundle of microtubules and associated proteins that forms the core of cilia (also called flagella) in eukaryotic cells and is responsible for their movements.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Microtubule cytoskeleton GO:0015630
The part of the cytoskeleton (the internal framework of a cell) composed of microtubules and associated proteins.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Kinesin II complex GO:0016939
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.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Motile cilium GO:0031514
A cilium which may have a variable arrangement of axonemal microtubules and also contains molecular motors. It may beat with a whip-like pattern that promotes cell motility or transport of fluids and other cells across a cell surface, such as on epithelial cells that line the lumenal ducts of various tissues; or they may display a distinct twirling motion that directs fluid flow asymmetrically across the cellular surface to affect asymmetric body plan organization. Motile cilia can be found in single as well as multiple copies per cell.
1 P28741 (/IDA)
Photoreceptor connecting cilium GO:0032391
The portion of the photoreceptor cell cilium linking the photoreceptor inner and outer segments. It's considered to be equivalent to the ciliary transition zone.
1 P28741 (/IDA)
Neuron projection GO:0043005
A prolongation or process extending from a nerve cell, e.g. an axon or dendrite.
1 P28741 (/IDA)
Neuronal cell body GO:0043025
The portion of a neuron that includes the nucleus, but excludes cell projections such as axons and dendrites.
1 P28741 (/ISO)
Axon cytoplasm GO:1904115
Any cytoplasm that is part of a axon.
1 P28741 (/ISO)