Kif7 keeps cilia tips in shape

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Abstract

The kinesin-4 motor protein Kif7 regulates Hedgehog signalling at cilia in mammals by controlling the activity of Gli transcription
factors. Kif7 is now found to inhibit microtubule growth to restrict and coordinate the length of axonemal microtubules at the
ciliary tip. Such Kif7-mediated organization of the ciliary tip compartment regulates Gli activity and is proposed to be required for
correct Hedgehog signalling.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)623-625
Number of pages3
JournalNature Cell Biology
Volume16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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