Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome . Cytoplasm . In interphase cells, NINL is transported to the centrosomes by the dynein-dynactin motor complex (PubMed:16254247). During centrosome maturation, PLK1 directly phosphorylates NINL resulting in its release into the cytoplasm (PubMed:16254247).
Expressed in KYSE-150 esophageal carcinoma, HeLa cervical carcinoma and U2OS osteosarcoma cells. Expression is regulated in a cell cycle-dependent manner and peaks during G2/M phase (at protein level). Expressed in fetal heart, skeletal muscle, liver, lung and cochlea, and in adult brain, testis, kidney and retina.