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DDX27 DEAD-box helicase 27

Gene ID: 55661, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: DRS1; RHLP; Drs1p; PP3241; HSPC259; dJ686N3.1

Summary

DEAD box proteins, characterized by the conserved motif Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD), are putative RNA helicases. They are implicated in a number of cellular processes involving alteration of RNA secondary structure such as translation initiation, nuclear and mitochondrial splicing, and ribosome and spliceosome assembly. Based on their distribution patterns, some members of this family are believed to be involved in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and cellular growth and division. This gene encodes a DEAD box protein involved in the processing of 5.8S and 28S ribosomal RNAs. More specifically, the encoded protein localizes to the nucleolus, where it interacts with the PeBoW complex to ensure proper 3' end formation of 47S rRNA. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2017]

Genomic context

Location:
20q13.13
Sequence:
Chromosome: 20; NC_000020.11 (49219416..49244073)
Total number of exons:
22

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