Kinesin-like protein KIF7 (Kif7)

Essential for hedgehog signaling regulation: acts as both a positive and negative regulator of sonic hedgehog (Shh) and Indian hedgehog (Ihh) pathways, acting downstream of SMO, through both SUFU-dependent and -independent mechanisms. Involved in the regulation of microtubular dynamics.

Required for proper organization of the ciliary suggestion and control of ciliary localization of SUFU-GLI2 complexes. Required for localization of GLI3 to cilia in response to Shh.