Prpf8 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable K63-linked polyubiquitin modification-dependent protein binding activity; pre-mRNA intronic binding activity; and snRNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cellular response to lipopolysaccharide; cellular response to tumor necrosis factor; and spliceosomal tri-snRNP complex assembly. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of U2-type spliceosomal complex and spliceosomal snRNP complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; gonad; gut; sensory organ; and spleen. Used to study retinitis pigmentosa 13. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in retinitis pigmentosa and retinitis pigmentosa 13. Orthologous to human PRPF8 (pre-mRNA processing factor 8). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Prpf8
Official Name
pre-mRNA processing factor 8 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2179381]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000020850
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 192159 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000020850
Aliases pre-mRNA processing factor 8
Synonyms D11Bwg0410e, DBF3/PRP8, HPRP8, pre-mRNA processing factor 8, PRP8, PRPC8, RP13, Sfprp8l, SNRNP220, U5-220
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse Prpf8 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • RNAse H
  • U6-snRNA interacting domain of PrP8
  • PRO8NT (NUC069), PrP8 N-terminal domain
  • Mpr1p, Pad1p N-terminal (MPN) domains
  • PROCN (NUC071) domain
  • U5-snRNA binding site 2 of PrP8
  • PROCT (NUC072) domain
  • RNA recognition motif of the spliceosomal PrP8
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Prpf8 gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • retinal dystrophy
  • autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa
  • retinitis pigmentosa
  • hereditary disorder
  • organismal death
  • ischemic stroke
  • retinitis pigmentosa type 13
  • secondary acute myeloid leukemia
  • leiomyomatosis
  • uterine leiomyoma
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • cell viability
  • growth
  • expression in
  • cell death
  • accumulation in
  • survival
  • proliferation
  • replication in
  • G1 phase
  • ciliogenesis

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Nucleus
  • nuclear fraction
  • mother centriole
  • catalytic step 2 spliceosome
  • connecting cilia
  • spliceosomes
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • nuclear speckles

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Prpf8 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • RNA splicing, via transesterification reactions
  • RNA splicing
  • cellular response to lipopolysaccharide
  • cellular response to tumor necrosis factor
  • mRNA processing
  • nuclear mRNA splicing, via spliceosome
  • assembly of spliceosomal tri-snRNP

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • catalytic step 2 spliceosome
  • nuclear speck
  • membrane
  • U4/U6 x U5 tri-snRNP complex
  • U2-type catalytic step 1 spliceosome
  • U5 snRNP
  • U2-type catalytic step 2 spliceosome
  • U2-type precatalytic spliceosome
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • U6 snRNA binding
  • U5 snRNA binding
  • pre-mRNA intronic binding
  • RNA binding
  • protein binding
  • K63-linked polyubiquitin binding
  • U1 snRNA binding
  • peptidase activity
  • U2 snRNA binding

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