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Kinesins

Kinesins are motor proteins that are essential for essential cellular processes, such as transport and cellular division. Kinesins use energy from the hydrolysis of ATP to move along the microtubules of the cytoskeleton, carrying cargo from one part of the cell to another. Through this process, kinesins are involved…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Kinesins are motor proteins that are essential for essential cellular processes, such as transport and cellular division. Kinesins use energy from the hydrolysis of ATP to move along the microtubules of the cytoskeleton, carrying cargo from one part of the cell to another. Through this process, kinesins are involved in intracellular transport of proteins and other molecules, as well as in mitosis and cytokinesis. By understanding the function of kinesins, researchers will be able to better understand a wide range of processes in cells and tissues. In addition, kinesins may be important therapeutic targets for a variety of human diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer's, and various neurological disorders.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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