EMG1 Nucleolar Protein (EMG1) Human Recombinant Protein

This gene encodes an essential, conserved eukaryotic protein involved in ribosome biogenesis. In yeast, the related protein is a component of the small subunit processome and is essential for biogenesis of the ribosomal 40S subunit. A mutation in this gene has been associated with Bowen-Conradi syndrome.[provided by RefSeq, May 2010]

C2F: Involved in 40S ribosomal subunit biogenesis and 18S rRNA processing. Specifically catalyzes the N1-methylation of pseudouridine at position 1248 (Psi1248) in 18S rRNA. Thus, appears to be the methyltransferase involved in the biosynthesis of the hypermodified N1-methyl-N3-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl) pseudouridine (m1acp3-Psi) in position 1248 in 18S rRNA. Is not able to methylate uridine at this position. Defects in EMG1 are the cause of Bowen-Conradi syndrome (BWCNS). BWCNS is a combination of malformations characterized in newborns by low birth weight, microcephaly, mild joint restriction, a prominent nose, micrognathia, fifth finger clinodactyly, and 'rocker-bottom' feet. The syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. The prognosis is poor, with all infants dying within the first few months of life. Belongs to the NEP1 family.

Protein type: RNA-binding; EC 2.1.1.-; Nucleolus

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12p13.3

Cellular Component: cytoplasm; nucleolus; nucleus

Molecular Function: rRNA binding; RNA binding

Biological Process: ribosomal small subunit biogenesis and assembly; rRNA methylation; rRNA processing

Disease: Bowen-conradi Syndrome