Primary Identifier | MGI:108014 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 20017 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable DNA-directed 5'-3' RNA polymerase activity; DNA/RNA hybrid binding activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Predicted to contribute to RNA polymerase I activity. Acts upstream of or within embryo implantation; nucleologenesis; and rRNA transcription. Located in chromosome and nucleolus. Part of RNA polymerase I complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; heart; integumental system; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Treacher Collins syndrome 4. Orthologous to human POLR1B (RNA polymerase I subunit B). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a gene trapped allele exhibit embryonic lethality prior to implantation. [provided by MGI curators] |