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POLR2K RNA polymerase II, I and III subunit K

Gene ID: 5440, updated on 30-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: RPB12; RPABC4; RPB7.0; hRPB7.0; hsRPB10a; RPB10alpha; ABC10-alpha

Summary

This gene encodes one of the smallest subunits of RNA polymerase II, the polymerase responsible for synthesizing messenger RNA in eukaryotes. This subunit is shared by the other two DNA-directed RNA polymerases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
8q22.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 8; NC_000008.11 (100150636..100154003)
Total number of exons:
4

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