Gene:
5',3'-nucleotidase, mitochondrial
Gene ID:
196114
Symbol:
NT5M
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a 5' nucleotidase that localizes to the mitochondrial matrix. This enzyme dephosphorylates the 5'- and 2'(3')-phosphates of uracil and thymine deoxyribonucleotides. The gene is located within the Smith-Magenis syndrome region on chromosome 17.