NOP10

This gene is a member of the H/ACA snoRNPs (small nucleolar ribonucleoproteins) gene family. snoRNPs are involved in various aspects of rRNA processing and modification and have been classified into two families: C/D and H/ACA. The H/ACA snoRNPs also include the DKC1, NOLA1 and NOLA2 proteins. These four H/ACA snoRNP proteins localize to the dense fibrillar components of nucleoli and to coiled (Cajal) bodies in the nucleus. Both 18S rRNA production and rRNA pseudouridylation are impaired if any one of the four proteins is depleted. The four H/ACA snoRNP proteins are also components of the telomerase complex. This gene encodes a protein related to Saccharomyces cerevisiae Nop10p. [provided by RefSeq]

NOP10 ribonucleoprotein homolog (yeast)

Required for ribosome biogenesis and telomere maintenance. Part of the H/ACA small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein (H/ACA snoRNP) complex, which catalyzes pseudouridylation of rRNA. This involves the isomerization of uridine such that the ribose is subsequently attached to C5, instead of the normal N1. Each rRNA can contain up to 100 pseudouridine ('psi') residues, which may serve to stabilize the conformation of rRNAs. May also be required for correct processing or intranuclear trafficking of TERC, the RNA component of the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) holoenzyme.

Positive regulation of telomerase RNA localization to Cajal bodyManual Assertion Based On ExperimentHMP:BHF-UCL
Pseudouridine synthesis1 PublicationNAS:UniProtKB
rRNA pseudouridine synthesisManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
snRNA pseudouridine synthesisManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIBA:GO_Central
Telomere maintenance via telomeraseManual Assertion Based On ExperimentIDA:UniProtKB

Nucleus, nucleolus
Nucleus, Cajal body
Also localized to Cajal bodies (coiled bodies).

Dyskeratosis congenita, autosomal recessive, 1 (DKCB1):
A rare multisystem disorder caused by defective telomere maintenance. It is characterized by progressive bone marrow failure, and the clinical triad of reticulated skin hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy, and mucosal leukoplakia. Common but variable features include premature graying, aplastic anemia, low platelets, osteoporosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and liver fibrosis among others. Early mortality is often associated with bone marrow failure, infections, fatal pulmonary complications, or malignancy.