NARS1 — Asparaginyl-tRNA synthetase 1
NARS1 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 2 of 28 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.
NARS1's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma-delta T cells | DNA Damage Repair DNA/chromatin regulation | ANKRD10, ASF1A, DDX18, DNAJC17, ENPP5, KLRC4, KLRD1, NDUFV3 +15 more | |
| Macrophages | RNA Processing & Repair Housekeeping | BRD7, CCDC59, CCT4, CCT6A, CNDP2, EIF3J, EIF5B, EMC4 +31 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | NARS |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 18: 57600656-57622213 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | Yes |
| Protein class | Disease related genes, Enzymes, Essential proteins, Human disease related genes, Metabolic proteins, Plasma proteins, Potential drug targets, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Molecular function | Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, Ligase |
| Biological process | Protein biosynthesis |
Function
Catalyzes the attachment of asparagine to tRNA(Asn) in a two- step reaction: asparagine is first activated by ATP to form Asn-AMP and then transferred to the acceptor end of tRNA(Asn). In addition to its essential role in protein synthesis, acts as a signaling molecule that induced migration of CCR3-expressing cells. Has an essential role in the development of the cerebral cortex, being required for proper proliferation of radial glial cells.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.