NEK6, Official Symbol NEK6provided by HGNC Official Full Name NIMA related kinase 6provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:7749 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000119408 MIM:604884; AllianceGenome:HGNC:7749 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as SID6-1512 Summary The protein encoded by this gene is a kinase required for progression through the metaphase portion of mitosis. Inhibition of the encoded protein can lead to apoptosis. This protein also can enhance tumorigenesis by suppressing tumor cell senescence. Several transcript variants encoding a few different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011] Expression Ubiquitous expression in placenta (RPKM 13.1), appendix (RPKM 13.0) and 25 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all