Polr1a Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable DNA/RNA hybrid binding activity; chromatin binding activity; and metal ion binding activity. Predicted to contribute to DNA-directed RNA polymerase activity. Predicted to be involved in negative regulation of protein localization to nucleolus and rRNA transcription. Located in chromosome and nucleus. Part of RNA polymerase I complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; early conceptus; genitourinary system; and integumental system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in acrofacial dysostosis Cincinnati type and hypomyelinating leukodystrophy. Orthologous to human POLR1A (RNA polymerase I subunit A). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Nonsense Mediated Decay
Official Symbol
Polr1a
Official Name
polymerase (RNA) I polypeptide A [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1096397]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000049553
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 20019 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000049553
Aliases polymerase (RNA) I polypeptide A
Synonyms 2900087K15Rik, 3010014K16RIK, A190, AFDCIN, HLD27, LOC105242680, LOC90784, mRPA1, polymerase (RNA) I polypeptide A, RNA polymerase I subunit A, RPA1, RPA190, RPA194, RPO1-4
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 Polr1a often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • RNA polymerase Rpb1, domain 1
  • Largest subunit of RNA polymerase (RNAP), C-terminal domain
  • RNA polymerase Rpb1, domain 3
  • DNA-directed RNA polymerase
  • nucleic acid binding
  • RNA polymerase Rpb1, domain 4
  • chromatin binding
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • magnesium ion binding
  • RNA polymerase Rpb1, domain 5
  • zinc ion binding
  • RNA polymerase Rpb1, domain 2
  • Largest subunit of RNA polymerase (RNAP), N-terminal domain
  • RNA polymerase I subunit A N-terminus
  • DNA-directed RNA polymerase, subunit A''

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Polr1a 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
  • hypomyelinating leukodystrophy type 27
  • Cincinnati type acrofacial dysostosis
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • degradation in
  • cell viability
  • binding in
  • stabilization in
  • 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
  • chromosome
  • nucleoplasm
  • nucleoli
  • chromatin

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Polr1a gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • transcription from RNA polymerase I promoter

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • DNA-directed RNA polymerase I complex
  • chromosome
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • magnesium ion binding
  • DNA binding
  • zinc ion binding
  • RNA polymerase I activity
  • DNA-directed RNA polymerase activity
  • protein binding
  • DNA/RNA hybrid binding
  • chromatin binding

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