SFRS7

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SFRS7 or Serine/Arginine-Rich Splicing Factor 7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SFRS7 gene. It is a member of the serine/arginine (SR) rich family of pre-mRNA splicing factors, which constitute part of the spliceosome.

Function[edit | edit source]

SFRS7 is involved in mRNA processing, specifically in the splicing of pre-mRNA. It is a component of the spliceosome, a complex of enzymes that removes introns from a transcribed pre-mRNA segment. This editing process is a crucial step in the generation of mature mRNA, which can then be translated into a functional protein molecule.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The SFRS7 protein contains two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and one RS domain, which is rich in serine and arginine residues. The RS domain is required for both protein-protein interactions and the assembly of the spliceosome.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

Mutations in the SFRS7 gene have been associated with various diseases, including cancer. The aberrant splicing of pre-mRNA is a common feature in cancer and is thought to contribute to its progression.

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