SCUBA

DCAF13 — DDB1 and CUL4 associated factor 13

DCAF13 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 30 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.

DCAF13's module in each cell type

Cell typeModuleShares the module with
ColonocytesRibosome Biogenesis
RNA processing & translation
ABCE1, BRIX1, BUD23, C12orf57, CDK4, DDX21, DKC1, DNAJC2 +30 moreView in SCUBA

About the gene

SynonymsDKFZP564O0463, Gm83, HSPC064, Sof1, WDSOF1
Chromosome8: 103414714-103443453
Predicted locationIntracellular
Essential geneYes
Protein classEssential proteins, Predicted intracellular proteins
Molecular functionRibonucleoprotein
Biological processRibosome biogenesis, rRNA processing, Ubl conjugation pathway

Function

Part of the small subunit (SSU) processome, first precursor of the small eukaryotic ribosomal subunit. During the assembly of the SSU processome in the nucleolus, many ribosome biogenesis factors, an RNA chaperone and ribosomal proteins associate with the nascent pre- rRNA and work in concert to generate RNA folding, modifications, rearrangements and cleavage as well as targeted degradation of pre- ribosomal RNA by the RNA exosome. Participates in the 18S rRNA processing in growing oocytes, being essential for oocyte nonsurrounded nucleolus (NSN) to surrounded nucleolus (SN) transition. Substrate-recognition component of a DCX (DDB1-CUL4-X-box) E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complex that plays a key role in embryo preimplantation and is required for normal meiotic cycle progression in oocytes. Acts as a maternal factor that regulates oocyte and zygotic chromatin tightness during maternal to zygotic transition (By similarity). Also involved in the transformation of the endometrium into the decidua, known as decidualization, providing a solid foundation for implantation of blastocysts. Recognizes the histone methyltransferases SUV39H1 and SUV39H2 and directs them to polyubiquitination and proteasomal degradation, which facilitates the H3K9me3 removal and early zygotic gene expression, essential steps for progressive genome reprogramming and the establishment of pluripotency during preimplantation embryonic development. Supports the spindle assembly and chromosome condensation during oocyte meiotic division by targeting the polyubiquitination and degradation of PTEN, a lipid phosphatase that inhibits PI3K pathway as well as oocyte growth and maturation. Targets PMP22 for polyubiquitination and proteasomal degradation (By similarity).

Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt

Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.