Nsun2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables mRNA (cytidine-5-)-methyltransferase activity and tRNA (cytidine-5-)-methyltransferase activity. Involved in several processes, including RNA processing; meiotic cell cycle checkpoint signaling; and tRNA stabilization. Acts upstream of or within in utero embryonic development. Located in chromatoid body. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; cardiovascular system; central nervous system; extraembryonic component; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal recessive intellectual developmental disorder 5. Orthologous to human NSUN2 (NOP2/Sun RNA methyltransferase 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Nsun2
Official Name
NOL1/NOP2/Sun domain family member 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:107252]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000021595
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 28114 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000021595
Aliases NOL1/NOP2/Sun domain family member 2
Synonyms D13Wsu123e, MISU, MRT5, NOL1/NOP2/Sun domain family member 2, NOP2/Sun RNA methyltransferase 2, RGD1311954, SAKI, TRM4
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 Nsun2 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 (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase
  • NOL1/NOP2/sun family putative RNA methylase
  • 16S rRNA methyltransferase RsmB/F
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • AdoMet_MTases
  • mRNA methyltransferase

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • metastasis
  • neoplasia
  • prostate cancer
  • cancer
  • Alzheimer disease
  • recurrent cancer
  • stomach and esophageal carcinoma
  • esophageal carcinoma formation
  • gastric epithelial cancer
  • rectal adenocarcinoma
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • migration
  • invasion by
  • phosphorylation in
  • translation in
  • differentiation
  • cisplatin sensitivity
  • doxorubicin sensitivity
  • processing 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.
  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Mitochondria
  • sister chromatids
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • exosomes

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Nsun2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell division
  • spermatid development
  • in utero embryonic development
  • regulation of stem cell differentiation
  • meiotic cell cycle checkpoint
  • hair follicle maturation
  • mRNA processing
  • tRNA methylation
  • regulation of mRNA export from nucleus
  • tRNA modification

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • nucleus
  • chromatoid body
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • cytoplasm
  • mitochondrion
  • spindle
  • nucleolus
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • tRNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase activity
  • RNA binding
  • tRNA binding

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