DDX47

This gene encodes a member of the DEAD box protein family. DEAD box proteins, characterized by the conserved motif Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD), are putative RNA helicases. They are implicated in a number of cellular processes involving alteration of RNA secondary structure, such as translation initiation, nuclear and mitochondrial splicing, and ribosome and spliceosome assembly. Based on their distribution patterns, some members of this family are believed to be involved in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and cellular growth and division. The protein encoded by this gene can shuttle between the nucleus and the cytoplasm, and has an RNA-independent ATPase activity. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene.

Full Name

DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) box polypeptide 47

Function

Involved in apoptosis. May have a role in rRNA processing and mRNA splicing. Associates with pre-rRNA precursors.

Biological Process

Extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway via death domain receptors Source: UniProtKB
mRNA processing Source: UniProtKB-KW
RNA splicing Source: UniProtKB
rRNA processing Source: UniProtKB

Cellular Location

Nucleolus. Localizes in the nucleolar-organizing region during ribosome biogenesis.