Full name: COP9 signalosome subunit 6

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: CSN6; MOV34-34KD

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is one of the eight subunits of COP9 signalosome, a highly conserved protein complex that functions as an important regulator in multiple signaling pathways. The structure and function of COP9 signalosome is similar to that of the 19S regulatory particle of 26S proteasome. COP9 signalosome has been shown to interact with SCF-type E3 ubiquitin ligases and act as a positive regulator of E3 ubiquitin ligases. This protein belongs to translation initiation factor 3 (eIF3) superfamily. It is involved in the regulation of cell cycle and likely to be a cellular cofactor for HIV-1 accessory gene product Vpr. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in esophagus (RPKM 33.2), testis (RPKM 32.7) and 25 other tissues

Gene size: 3219bp

Exon count: 10