TSEN2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes one of the subunits of the tRNA splicing endonuclease. This endonuclease catalyzes the first step in RNA splicing which is the removal of introns. Mutations in this gene have been associated with pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2. A pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 4. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
TSEN2
Official Name
tRNA splicing endonuclease subunit 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:28422]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000154743
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 80746 Ensembl: ENSG00000154743
Aliases tRNA splicing endonuclease subunit 2
Synonyms PCH2B, RGD1309946, SEN2L, tRNA splicing endonuclease subunit 2
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human TSEN2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • tRNA intron endonuclease, catalytic C-terminal domain
  • tRNA-intron endonuclease
  • tRNA-intron lyase
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • PDDEXK family nucleases

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • non-syndromic congenital pontocerebellar hypoplasia
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2B
  • hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • gastric polyp
  • hereditary disorder
regulated by
role in cell
  • replication in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • Nucleus
  • centrosome
  • cytosol
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human TSEN2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • tRNA splicing, via endonucleolytic cleavage and ligation
  • mRNA processing
  • tRNA-type intron splice site recognition and cleavage

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • centrosome
  • cytosol
  • nucleolus
  • tRNA-intron endonuclease complex
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • nucleic acid binding
  • protein binding
  • lyase activity
  • tRNA-intron endonuclease activity

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