ULK4, Official Symbol ULK4provided by HGNC Official Full Name unc-51 like kinase 4provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:15784 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000168038 MIM:617010; AllianceGenome:HGNC:15784 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 FAM7C1; REC01035 Summary This gene encodes a member of the unc-51-like serine/threonine kinase (STK) family. Members of this protein family play a role in neuronal growth and endocytosis. The encoded protein is likely involved in neurite branching, neurite elongation and neuronal migration. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) indicate an association of variations in this gene with blood pressure and hypertension. Sequence variations in this gene may also be be associated with psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Pseudogenes associated with this gene have been identified and are located on chromosome 15. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016] Expression Broad expression in testis (RPKM 5.0), thyroid (RPKM 0.8) and 16 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all