Gem-associated protein 8 (protein FAM51A1, GEMIN8, FAM51A1)

Function: - component of the core SMN complex - binds directly to SMN1 & to the GEMIN6-GEMIN7 heterodimer, mediating their interaction Compartment: - nucleus, cytoplasm - found in nuclear bodies called gems (Gemini of Cajal bodies) - also found in cytoplasm

General

Gem-associated protein 5 (Gemin) nuclear protein

Properties

SIZE: MW = 29 kD entity length = 242 aa COMPARTMENT: cytoplasm cell nucleus MOTIF: coiled coil {135-168}

References

UniProt :accession Q9NWZ8