Kelch Like Protein 15 (KLHL15)

KLHL15 encodes a member of the kelch-like family of proteins that share a common domain structure consisting of an N-terminal broad-complex, tramtrack, bric-a-brac/poxvirus and zinc finger domain and C-terminal kelch repeat motifs. The encoded protein may be involved in protein ubiquitination and cytoskeletal organization.

KLHL15 gene, consisting of 4 exons, was located within human genome sequences RP11-47911 and RP11-793H5.The human, chicken, and zebra fish KLHL15 (604 aa) showed 85-93% total-amino acid identity. N-terminal BTB/POZ domain and C-terminal three KELCH motifs were identified within KLHL15 protein by using the Pfam program. Human KLHL15 mRNA was expressed ubiquitously in various tissues. This is the first report on identification and characterization of the KLHL15 gene.