| Gene Symbol |
ADAR
|
| Gene Synonyms |
ADAR1 Adar1p110 Adar1p150 AGS6 DRADA DSH DSRAD G1P1 IFI-4 IFI4 K88DSRBP mZaADAR P136 |
| Gene Full Name |
adenosine deaminase RNA specific |
| Gene Summary |
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 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
136kDa(observed:95kDa) |
| Source |
Rabbit |
| Cellular Localization |
Cytoplasm;Nucleus;Nucleus, nucleolus |