Full name: serine and arginine rich splicing factor 9

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: SFRS9; SRp30c

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the serine/arginine (SR)-rich family of pre-mRNA splicing factors, which constitute part of the spliceosome. Each of these factors contains an RNA recognition motif (RRM) for binding RNA and an RS domain for binding other proteins. The RS domain is rich in serine and arginine residues and facilitates interaction between different SR splicing factors. In addition to being critical for mRNA splicing, the SR proteins have also been shown to be involved in mRNA export from the nucleus and in translation. Two pseudogenes, one on chromosome 15 and the other on chromosome 21, have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]

Expression: Ubiquitous expression in testis (RPKM 59.8), lymph node (RPKM 55.2) and 25 other tissues

Gene size: 8077bp

Exon count: 4