DKC1 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

dyskerin: Isoform 1: Required for ribosome biogenesis and telomere maintenance. Probable catalytic subunit of 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. Also required for correct processing or intranuclear trafficking of TERC, the RNA component of the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) holoenzyme. Defects in DKC1 are a cause of dyskeratosis congenita X- linked recessive (XDKC). XDKC is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by the triad of reticulated skin hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy, and mucosal leukoplakia. Early mortality is often associated with bone marrow failure, infections, fatal pulmonary complications, or malignancy. Defects in DKC1 are the cause of Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome (HHS). HHS is a multisystem disorder affecting males and is characterized by aplastic anemia, immunodeficiency, microcephaly, cerebellar hypoplasia, and growth retardation. Belongs to the pseudouridine synthase TruB family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Isomerase; RNA processing; RNA-binding; Lyase; EC 5.4.99.-; Nucleolus

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: Xq28

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; Cajal body; cytoplasm; telomerase holoenzyme complex; nucleolus; nucleus

Molecular Function: telomerase activity; protein binding; RNA binding; pseudouridine synthase activity

Biological Process: RNA processing; cell proliferation; pseudouridine synthesis; telomere maintenance via telomerase; telomere maintenance; rRNA processing

Disease: Dyskeratosis Congenita, X-linked