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MTPAP mitochondrial poly(A) polymerase

Gene ID: 55149, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: PAPD1; SPAX4; TENT6

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the DNA polymerase type-B-like family. This enzyme synthesizes the 3' poly(A) tail of mitochondrial transcripts and plays a role in replication-dependent histone mRNA degradation.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Spastic ataxia 4
MedGen: C3150925OMIM: 613672GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
10p11.23
Sequence:
Chromosome: 10; NC_000010.11 (30309801..30349278, complement)
Total number of exons:
9

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