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Symbol MT-RNR2 contributors: mct/ - updated : 29-12-2016
HGNC name mitochondrially encoded 16S RNA
HGNC id 7471
Corresponding disease
MTRNR2D mitochondrially encoded 16S RNA deficiency
Location mt      Physical location : -
Synonym name
  • 16S RNA
  • 16S mitochondrial rRNA
  • Synonym symbol(s) MTRNR2, RNR2, l-rRNA
    DNA
    TYPE small rna
    MAPPING cloned Y linked N status provisional
    RNA
    TRANSCRIPTS type untranslated small nuclear
    EXPRESSION
    Type
    constitutive of
       expressed in (based on citations)
    organ(s)
    cells
    SystemCellPubmedSpeciesStageRna symbol
    Reproductivespermatocyte
    cell lineage
    cell lines
    fluid/secretion sperm
    at STAGE
    PROTEIN
    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    STRUCTURE
    HOMOLOGY
    Homologene
    FAMILY
    CATEGORY RNA associated
    SUBCELLULAR LOCALIZATION     intracellular
    intracellular,cytoplasm,organelle,mitochondria
    intracellular,nucleus
    text localized in the nucleus of spermatogenic cells, suggesting a process of translocation of the transcript from the mitochondria
    basic FUNCTION
  • specifically expressed in response to defects in energy production in muscles with mitochondrial abnormalities
  • block proapoptotic BAX function and exert its versatile cytoprotective effects in association with an increase in ATP levels
  • CELLULAR PROCESS
    PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS
    PATHWAY
    metabolism
    signaling
    a component
    INTERACTION
    DNA
    RNA
    small molecule
    protein
    cell & other
    REGULATION
    ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
    corresponding disease(s) MTRNR2D
    Other morbid association(s)
    TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
    constitutional     --other  
    expressed in muscles of patients with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia
    tumoral somatic mutation      
    in prostate tumor, associated with elevated KLK3
    Susceptibility
    Variant & Polymorphism
    Candidate gene
    Marker
    Therapy target
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS