FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as RPC1_YEAST, RPO31, RPC1, RPC160. DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes the transcription of DNA into RNA using the four ribonucleoside triphosphates as substrates. Largest and catalytic core component of RNA polymerase III which synthesizes small RNAs, such as 5S rRNA and tRNAs. Forms the polymerase active center together with the second largest subunit. A single-stranded DNA template strand of the promoter is positioned within the central active site cleft of Pol III. A bridging helix emanates from RPC1 and crosses the cleft near the catalytic site and is thought to promote translocation of Pol III by acting as a ratchet that moves the RNA-DNA hybrid through the active site by switching from straight to bent conformations at each step of nucleotide addition (By similarity). Component of the RNA polymerase III (Pol III) complex consisting of 17 subunits.

EXTERNAL LINKS

RPO31

DNA-directed RNA polymerase III subunit RPC1

RPO31

Molecular Synopsis