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RARS2 arginyl-tRNA synthetase 2, mitochondrial

Gene ID: 57038, updated on 3-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: PCH6; ArgRS; RARSL; DALRD2; PRO1992

Summary

This nuclear gene encodes a protein that localizes to the mitochondria, where it catalyzes the transfer of L-arginine to its cognate tRNA, an important step in translation of mitochondrially-encoded proteins. Defects in this gene are a cause of pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 6 (PCH6). Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Novel genetic loci identified for the pathophysiology of childhood obesity in the Hispanic population.
GeneReviews: Not available
Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 6
MedGen: C1969084OMIM: 611523GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
6q15
Sequence:
Chromosome: 6; NC_000006.12 (87513938..87589987, complement)
Total number of exons:
26

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