Kinesin heavy chain isoform 5C (KIF5C)

Involved in synaptic transmission (PubMed:24812067). Mediates dendritic trafficking of mRNAs (By similarity).

Kinesin is a microtubule-associated force-producing protein which may play a role in organelle transport. Required for anterograde axonal transport of MAPK8IP3/JIP3 that's essential for MAPK8IP3/JIP3 function in axon elongation (By similarity).