Name

PCNA Gene

proliferating cell nuclear antigen

The protein encoded by this gene is found in the nucleus and is a cofactor of DNA polymerase delta. The encoded protein acts as a homotrimer and helps increase the processivity of leading strand synthesis during DNA replication. In response to DNA damage, this protein is ubiquitinated and is involved in the RAD6-dependent DNA repair pathway. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. Pseudogenes of this gene have been described on chromosome 4 and on the X chromosome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

PCNA-AS1 Gene

PCNA antisense RNA 1

PCLAF Gene

PCNA clamp associated factor

Enables chromatin binding activity and molecular adaptor activity. Involved in several processes, including DNA metabolic process; centrosome cycle; and response to UV. Located in centrosome; nucleus; and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]