The protein encoded by this gene is part of the SMC5-6 chromatin reorganizing complex and is a member of the MAGE superfamily. This is an intronless gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011].
Function:
Component of the SMC5-SMC6 complex, a complex involved in repair of DNA double-strand breaks by homologous recombination. The complex may promote sister chromatid homologous recombination by recruiting the SMC1-SMC3 cohesin complex to double-strand breaks. The complex is required for telomere maintenance via recombination in ALT (alternative lengthening of telomeres) cell lines and mediates sumoylation of shelterin complex (telosome) components which is proposed to lead to shelterin complex disassembly in ALT-associated PML bodies (APBs). In vitro enhances ubiquitin ligase activity of NSMCE1. Proposed to act through recruitment and/or stabilization of the Ubl-conjugating enzyme (E2) at the E3:substrate complex. May be a growth suppressor that facilitates the entry of the cell into cell cycle arrest.
Subunit:
Component of the SMC5-SMC6 complex which consists at least of SMC5, SMC6, NSMCE2, NSMCE1, NSMCE4A or EID3 and NDNL2. NSMCE1, NSMCE4A or EID3 and NDNL2 probably form a subcomplex that bridges the head domains of the SMC5:SMC6 heterodimer. Interacts with PJA1. Binds the SLCterminus of E2F1 and NGFR.
Subcellular Location:
Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Chromosome, telomere (Probable).
Tissue Specificity:
Ubiquitous.
Post-translational modifications:
Phosphorylated upon DNA damage, probably by ATM or ATR.
Similarity:
Contains 1 MAGE domain.
SWISS:
Q96MG7
Gene ID:
56160
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 56160 Human
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