Name
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EMG1
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Full Name |
Ribosomal RNA small subunit methyltransferase NEP1 |
Synonyms |
18S rRNA (pseudouridine(1248)-N1)-methyltransferase, 18S rRNA Psi1248 methyltransferase, Nucleolar protein EMG1 homolog, Protein C2f, Ribosome biogenesis protein NEP1 | C2F |
Primary ID |
Q92979 |
Links |
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Type |
protein |
Relations |
0 |
Function |
S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent pseudouridine N(1)-methyltransferase that methylates pseudouridine at position 1248 (Psi1248) in 18S rRNA. Involved the biosynthesis of the hypermodified N1-methyl-N3-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl) pseudouridine (m1acp3-Psi) conserved in eukaryotic 18S rRNA. Is not able to methylate uridine at this position (PubMed:20047967). Has also an essential role in 40S ribosomal subunit biogenesis independent on its methyltransferase activity, facilitating the incorporation of ribosomal protein S19 during the formation of pre-ribosomes (By similarity). |