Kinesin-1 heavy chain (KIF5B)

Microtubule-dependent motor needed for normal distribution of mitochondria and lysosomes. Can induce formation of neurite-like membrane protrusions in non-neuronal cells at a ZFYVE27-dependent way (By similarity).

Regulates centrosome and nuclear positioning during mitotic entry. During the G2 stage of the cell cycle at a BICD2-dependent manner, antagonizes dynein function and drives the separation of nuclei and centrosomes (PubMed:20386726).