Gene Symbol | EXOSC8 |
Entrez Gene ID | 11340 |
Full Name | exosome component 8 |
Synonyms | CIP3,EAP2,OIP2,PCH1C,RRP43,Rrp43p,bA421P11.3,p9 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a 3'-5' exoribonuclease that specifically interacts with mRNAs containing AU-rich elements. The encoded protein is part of the exosome complex that is important for the degradation of numerous RNA species. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 6. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2009]. |
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Disorder Html: | Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 1C, 616081 (3) |