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RPS3 Gene

🧬 Gene Info

Gene Symbol	RPS3
Function	is a core component of the 40S ribosomal subunit, occupying a position crucial for the translation initiation process.
Primary Expression	all human tissues, reflecting its essential role in protein synthesis
Subcellular Localization	mitochondria and influence the intrinsic apoptosis pathway
Molecular Weight	26.7 kDa
Amino Acids	243 aa
Ensembl ID	ENSG00000131789
GeneCards	RPS3
Human Protein Atlas	RPS3
Brain	Highest expression in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus, regions particularly vulnerable to neurodegeneration
Bone marrow	Active hematopoiesis requires high rates of protein synthesis
Testis	Spermatogenesis involves rapid cell division and protein synthesis
Proliferating cells	Actively dividing cells show elevated RPS3 expression
Associated Diseases	neurodegeneration
Databases	GeneCards UniProt NCBI Gene HPA STRING

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