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XPOT exportin for tRNA

Gene ID: 11260, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: XPO3

Summary

This gene encodes a protein belonging to the RAN-GTPase exportin family that mediates export of tRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. Translocation of tRNA to the cytoplasm occurs once exportin has bound both tRNA and GTP-bound RAN. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
12q14.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (64404392..64451125)
Total number of exons:
25

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