Gene: DDX27

Alternate names for this Gene: DRS1|Drs1p|HSPC259|PP3241|RHLP|dJ686N3.1

Gene 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.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 20

Location in Chromosome : 20q13.13

Description of this Gene: DEAD-box helicase 27

Type of Gene: protein-coding

Gene: STAU1

Alternate names for this Gene: PPP1R150|STAU

Gene Summary: Staufen is a member of the family of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-binding proteins involved in the transport and/or localization of mRNAs to different subcellular compartments and/or organelles. These proteins are characterized by the presence of multiple dsRNA-binding domains which are required to bind RNAs having double-stranded secondary structures. The human homologue of staufen encoded by STAU, in addition contains a microtubule- binding domain similar to that of microtubule-associated protein 1B, and binds tubulin. The STAU gene product has been shown to be present in the cytoplasm in association with the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), implicating this protein in the transport of mRNA via the microtubule network to the RER, the site of translation.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 20

Location in Chromosome : 20q13.13

Description of this Gene: staufen double-stranded RNA binding protein 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding