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 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.