Biology:Nucleoporin 205

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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Nucleoporin 205 (Nup205) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NUP205 gene.[1][2][3]

Function

Transport of macromolecules between the cytoplasm and nucleus occurs through nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) embedded in the nuclear envelope. NPC's are composed of subcomplexes, and NUP205 is part of one such subcomplex.[1] It has also been recently shown that Nup205 is required for proper viral gene expression.[4]

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Further reading

This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.