This gene encodes the enzyme responsible for RNA editing by site-specific deamination of adenosines. This enzyme destabilizes double-stranded RNA through conversion of adenosine to inosine. Mutations in this gene have been associated with dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010]
Alternative Names
136 kDa double-stranded RNA-binding protein ADA Adar ADAR1 ADAR1La ADAR1Lb ADAR1Sa Adenosine Deaminase adenosine deaminase acting on RNA 1-A DRADA dsRNA adenosine deaminase dsRNA adeonosine deaminase IFI-4 interferon-induced protein 4 interferon-inducible protein 4 RNA adenosine deaminase 1 RNA-specific adenosine deaminase p110 form RNA-specific adenosine deaminase p150 form