FEATURES

FAMILY

eukaryotic RPC9 RNA polymerase subunit family

DESCRIPTION

Also known as RPC9_HUMAN, CRCP. DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes the transcription of DNA into RNA using the four ribonucleoside triphosphates as substrates. Specific peripheric component of RNA polymerase III which synthesizes small RNAs, such as 5S rRNA and tRNAs. Plays a key role in sensing and limiting infection by intracellular bacteria and DNA viruses. Acts as nuclear and cytosolic DNA sensor involved in innate immune response. Can sense non-self dsDNA that serves as template for transcription into dsRNA. The non-self RNA polymerase III transcripts induce type I interferon and NF- Kappa-B through the RIG-I pathway (By similarity)., Accessory protein for the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor. It modulates CGRP responsiveness in a variety of tissues. Component of the RNA polymerase III (Pol III) complex consisting of 17 subunits (By similarity). Interacts with POLR3H/RPC8. POLR3H/RPC8 and CRCP/RPC9 probably form a Pol III subcomplex.

EXTERNAL LINKS

CRCP

DNA-directed RNA polymerase III subunit RPC9

CRCP

Molecular Synopsis