SFRP5

SFRP5, also known as Splicing Factor RNA-binding Protein 5, is a gene found in humans. The protein encoded by this gene plays a role in RNA splicing, a critical process in gene expression. RNA splicing is the mechanism by which non-coding regions, known as introns, are removed from a precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) molecule, and the remaining coding regions, exons, are joined together to form mature messenger RNA (mRNA). This mature mRNA then serves as a template for protein synthesis.

SFRP5 is a member of a larger family of splicing factors, proteins that assist in the precise and regulated removal of introns. These proteins interact with components of the spliceosome, the molecular machinery responsible for splicing. The specific functions of SFRP5 within the splicing process are an area of ongoing research, but it is understood to contribute to the accurate recognition and processing of specific RNA sequences. Aberrant RNA splicing is implicated in a variety of diseases, and understanding the roles of proteins like SFRP5 can shed light on these pathologies. The gene's location and its expression patterns in different tissues are also subjects of study to further elucidate its biological significance.