NCBI Description
This gene encodes a methyltransferase that catalyzes the methylation of cytosine to 5-methylcytosine (m5C) at position 34 of intron-containing tRNA(Leu)(CAA) precursors. This modification is necessary to stabilize the anticodon-codon pairing and correctly translate the mRNA. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been noted for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]
Uniprot Description
NSUN2: an RNA methyltransferase that methylates tRNAs, and possibly RNA polymerase III transcripts. Methylates cytosine to 5-methylcytosine (m5C) at position 34 of intron-containing tRNA(Leu)(CAA) precursors. Not able to modify tRNAs at positions 48 or 49. May act downstream of Myc to regulate epidermal cell growth and proliferation. Required for proper spindle assembly and chromosome segregation, independently of its methyltransferase activity. Interacts with NPM1 and NCL during interphase. Concentrated in the nucleolus during interphase and translocates to the spindle during mitosis as an RNA-protein complex that includes 18S ribosomal RNA. Defects in NSUN2 are the cause of mental retardation autosomal recessive type 5 (MRT5), a disorder characterized by significantly below average general intellectual functioning associated with impairments in adaptative behavior and manifested during the developmental period. Belongs to the methyltransferase superfamily. RsmB/NOP family. TRM4 subfamily. Two human isoforms produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: EC 2.1.1.203; Methyltransferase; Nucleolus; RNA-binding
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 5p15.31
Cellular Component: cytoplasm; nucleolus; spindle; nucleus
Molecular Function: tRNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase activity; tRNA binding
Biological Process: mitosis; cell division; tRNA methylation
Disease: Mental Retardation, Autosomal Recessive 5
Product Notes
The NSUN2 nsun2 (Catalog #
AAA6429772) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The NSUN2 (NOP2/Sun RNA Methyltransferase Family, Member 2, MISU, MRT5, SAKI, TRM4) (MaxLight 750) reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's NSUN2 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Immunofluorescence (IF), Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC). IF: 1:50-1:100 WB: 1:500-1:2000 IHC: 1:50-1:200 Applications are based on unconjugated antibody. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the NSUN2 nsun2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process.
It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of
"NSUN2, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of
the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always
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to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to
opening. Please be advised that
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