| Modification Notes |
The YTH domain family protein family (YTHDF) includes YTHDF1, YTHDF2 and TYHDF3. YTHDF1, also designated Dermatomyositis associated with cancer putative autoantigen 1 (DACA-1), is a 559 amino acid protein that contains one YTH domain, which is a potential RNA binding domain. YTHDF2, also designated High-glucose-regulated protein 8, CLL-associated antigen KW-14 or Renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-2, is a 579 amino acid protein that also contains one YTH domain. YTHDF3 is a 585 amino acid protein that also contains one YTH domain. The gene encoding YTHDF1 maps to chromosome 20, which houses over 600 genes, some of which are associated with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, ring chromosome 20 epilepsy syndrome and Alagille syndrome. Additionally, chromosome 20 contains a region with numerous genes which are thought important for seminal production and may be potential targets for male contraception. |