SnR3H

SnR3H is a protein that plays a role in RNA splicing. It is a component of the spliceosome, the cellular machinery responsible for removing introns from pre-messenger RNA. SnR3H is a small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP), which are complexes of small nuclear RNAs and proteins. Specifically, SnR3H is part of the U1 snRNP, a crucial early player in the splicing process. It is involved in recognizing the 5' splice site of an intron, a critical step for initiating splicing. The precise function and interactions of SnR3H are still areas of ongoing research, but its involvement in splice site recognition highlights its importance in gene expression. Mutations or dysregulation of SnR3H have been linked to certain genetic disorders, underscoring its significance for proper cellular function. Studies using genetic and biochemical approaches have helped to elucidate its contribution to the complex choreography of RNA splicing.