Gene:
polymerase (RNA) II (DNA directed) polypeptide J, 13.3kDa
Gene ID:
198265
Symbol:
POLR2J
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a subunit of RNA polymerase II, the polymerase responsible for synthesizing messenger RNA in eukaryotes. The product of this gene exists as a heterodimer with another polymerase subunit; together they form a core subassembly unit of the polymerase. Two similar genes are located nearby on chromosome 7q11.2 and another similar locus is found on chromosome 7p15.