Ring finger protein 167

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Ring finger protein 167 (RNF167) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the RNF167 gene. The protein encoded by this gene contains a RING finger domain, a motif present in a variety of functionally distinct proteins and known to be involved in protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions.

Function[edit | edit source]

The RNF167 protein is a member of the RING finger proteins family, which are characterized by the presence of a RING finger motif. This motif is a specialized type of Zinc finger that binds two atoms of zinc and is likely involved in mediating protein-protein interactions.

RNF167 is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that accepts ubiquitin from an E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme in the form of a thioester and then directly transfers the ubiquitin to targeted substrates. This protein plays a role in the control of endosomal trafficking.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Alterations in the RNF167 gene have been associated with various diseases. For instance, mutations in this gene have been linked to neurodegenerative diseases due to its role in the ubiquitin-proteasome system, a crucial pathway for protein degradation in cells.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD