Alias |
SMN1, SMN, SMNT, BCD541, Component of gems 1, Gemin 1, Gemin-1, OTTHUMP00000125198, OTTHUMP00000223567, OTTHUMP00000223568, OTTHUMP00000224066, OTTHUMP00000226924, SMA 1, SMA 2, SMA 3, SMA 4, SMA, SMA, SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, SMA4, SMN, SMN, SMN1, SMN2, SMNT, S |
Background |
The SMN complex plays a catalyst role in the assembly of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs), the building blocks of the spliceosome. Thereby, plays an important role in the splicing of cellular pre-mRNAs. Ensures the correct splicing of U12 intron-containing genes that may be important for normal motor and proprioceptive neurons development. Also required for resolving RNA-DNA hybrids created by RNA polymerase II, that form R-loop in transcription terminal regions, an important step in proper transcription termination. May also play a role in the metabolism of small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein (snoRNPs). |