GTF2H3

GTF2H3 is a member of the TFB4 family. The encoded protein is a subunit of the core-TFIIH basal transcription factor and localizes to the nucleus. The encoded protein is involved in RNA transcription by RNA polymerase II and nucleotide excision repair and associates with the Cdk-activating kinase complex. A related pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 14.

Full Name

General Transcription Factor IIH Subunit 3

Function

Component of the general transcription and DNA repair factor IIH (TFIIH) core complex, which is involved in general and transcription-coupled nucleotide excision repair (NER) of damaged DNA and, when complexed to CAK, in RNA transcription by RNA polymerase II. In NER, TFIIH acts by opening DNA around the lesion to allow the excision of the damaged oligonucleotide and its replacement by a new DNA fragment. In transcription, TFIIH has an essential role in transcription initiation. When the pre-initiation complex (PIC) has been established, TFIIH is required for promoter opening and promoter escape. Phosphorylation of the C-terminal tail (CTD) of the largest subunit of RNA polymerase II by the kinase module CAK controls the initiation of transcription.

Biological Process

DNA repair Source: ProtInc
Nucleotide-excision repair Source: GO_Central
Phosphorylation of RNA polymerase II C-terminal domain Source: GO_Central
Transcription by RNA polymerase II Source: UniProtKB

Cellular Location

Nucleus