EZn1

EZn1 is a protein found in the yeast *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. It is a component of the spliceosome, the molecular machine responsible for removing introns from precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) during the process of RNA splicing. EZn1 is specifically associated with the U2 snRNP (small nuclear ribonucleoprotein), a key part of the spliceosome. Its precise role in splicing is still under investigation, but it is believed to be involved in the structural integrity and dynamic rearrangements of the spliceosome during the splicing reaction. Studies have indicated that EZn1 interacts with other spliceosomal proteins, contributing to the overall assembly and function of the complex. The gene encoding EZn1 is essential for yeast viability, suggesting its critical importance for proper gene expression. Research into EZn1 contributes to a broader understanding of the fundamental process of RNA splicing, which is conserved across many eukaryotes and is vital for protein synthesis.