Gene: CIT
Alternate names for this Gene: CITK|CRIK|MCPH17|STK21
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a serine/threonine-protein kinase that functions in cell division. Together with the kinesin KIF14, this protein localizes to the central spindle and midbody, and functions to promote efficient cytokinesis. This protein is involved in central nervous system development. Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with bipolar disorder and risk for schizophrenia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 12
Location in Chromosome : 12q24.23
Description of this Gene: citron rho-interacting serine/threonine kinase
Type of Gene: protein-coding