Name

EXOSC10 Gene

exosome component 10

Enables 3'-5'-RNA exonuclease activity and telomerase RNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including RNA metabolic process; negative regulation of telomere maintenance via telomerase; and regulation of telomerase RNA localization to Cajal body. Located in cytosol; euchromatin; and nuclear lumen. Part of nuclear exosome (RNase complex) and small-subunit processome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

DIS3 Gene

DIS3 exosome endoribonuclease and 3'-5' exoribonuclease

Enables 3'-5'-RNA exonuclease activity; endonuclease activity; and guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity. Involved in CUT catabolic process; RNA processing; and rRNA catabolic process. Located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Part of nuclear exosome (RNase complex). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

EXOSC8 Gene

exosome component 8

This gene encodes a 3'-5' exoribonuclease that specifically interacts with mRNAs containing AU-rich elements. The encoded protein is part of the exosome complex that is important for the degradation of numerous RNA species. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 6. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2009]

EXOSC9 Gene

exosome component 9

This gene encodes a component of the human exosome, a exoribonuclease complex which processes and degrades RNA in the nucleus and cytoplasm. This component may play a role in mRNA degradation and the polymyositis/scleroderma autoantigen complex. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]

EXOSC2 Gene

exosome component 2

Predicted to enable RNA binding activity. Involved in RNA catabolic process; RNA processing; and positive regulation of cell growth. Located in cytoplasm; nucleolus; and nucleoplasm. Part of cytosol and nuclear exosome (RNase complex). Implicated in short stature, hearing loss, retinitis pigmentosa, and distinctive facies. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

EXOSC3 Gene

exosome component 3

This gene encodes a non-catalytic component of the human exosome, a complex with 3'-5' exoribonuclease activity that plays a role in numerous RNA processing and degradation activities. Related pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosome 19 and 21. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2012]

EXOSC1 Gene

exosome component 1

This gene encodes a core component of the exosome. The mammalian exosome is required for rapid degradation of AU rich element-containing RNAs but not for poly(A) shortening. The association of this protein with the exosome is mediated by protein-protein interactions with ribosomal RNA-processing protein 42 and ribosomal RNA-processing protein 46. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

EXOSC6 Gene

exosome component 6

This gene product constitutes one of the subunits of the multisubunit particle called exosome, which mediates mRNA degradation. The composition of human exosome is similar to its yeast counterpart. This protein is homologous to the yeast Mtr3 protein. Its exact function is not known, however, it has been shown using a cell-free RNA decay system that the exosome is required for rapid degradation of unstable mRNAs containing AU-rich elements (AREs), but not for poly(A) shortening. The exosome does not recognize ARE-containing mRNAs on its own, but requires ARE-binding proteins that could interact with the exosome and recruit it to unstable mRNAs, thereby promoting their rapid degradation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

EXOSC7 Gene

exosome component 7

Predicted to enable mRNA 3'-UTR AU-rich region binding activity. Involved in RNA catabolic process and RNA processing. Part of cytosol; exosome (RNase complex); and nucleolus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

EXOSC4 Gene

exosome component 4

Enables mRNA 3'-UTR AU-rich region binding activity. Involved in several processes, including DNA deamination; maturation of 5.8S rRNA; and nuclear-transcribed mRNA catabolic process. Acts upstream of or within defense response to virus. Located in cytosol; euchromatin; and nucleoplasm. Part of exosome (RNase complex) and nucleolus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

EXOSC5 Gene

exosome component 5

Predicted to enable RNA binding activity. Involved in DNA deamination; RNA processing; and mRNA catabolic process. Acts upstream of or within defense response to virus. Located in euchromatin; nucleolus; and nucleoplasm. Part of cytosol; exosome (RNase complex); and nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LOC100132242 Gene

exosome component 8 pseudogene

EXOSC3P2 Gene

exosome component 3 pseudogene 2

EXOSC3P1 Gene

exosome component 3 pseudogene 1

DIS3L Gene

DIS3 like exosome 3'-5' exoribonuclease

The cytoplasmic RNA exosome complex degrades unstable mRNAs and is involved in the regular turnover of other mRNAs. The protein encoded by this gene contains 3'-5' exoribonuclease activity and is a catalytic component of this complex. [provided by RefSeq, May 2016]

LOC392145 Gene

exosome component 6 pseudogene

MTREX Gene

Mtr4 exosome RNA helicase

Enables ATP binding activity and RNA helicase activity. Involved in DNA damage response; RNA catabolic process; and maturation of 5.8S rRNA. Located in nuclear exosome (RNase complex) and nucleoplasm. Part of TRAMP complex and catalytic step 2 spliceosome. Biomarker of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MEPE Gene

matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein

This gene encodes a secreted calcium-binding phosphoprotein that belongs to the small integrin-binding ligand, N-linked glycoprotein (SIBLING) family of proteins. Members of this family are components of the extracellular matrix of bone and dentin and regulate bone mineralization. Deficiency of a similar protein in mouse results in increased bone mass. Mice lacking this gene are resistant to aging-related trabecular bone loss. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2014]

LOC100509091 Gene

extracellular matrix protein 2-like

LOC105373381 Gene

extracellular matrix protein 2-like

SOD3 Gene

superoxide dismutase 3, extracellular

This gene encodes a member of the superoxide dismutase (SOD) protein family. SODs are antioxidant enzymes that catalyze the conversion of superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen, which may protect the brain, lungs, and other tissues from oxidative stress. Proteolytic processing of the encoded protein results in the formation of two distinct homotetramers that differ in their ability to interact with the extracellular matrix (ECM). Homotetramers consisting of the intact protein, or type C subunit, exhibit high affinity for heparin and are anchored to the ECM. Homotetramers consisting of a proteolytically cleaved form of the protein, or type A subunit, exhibit low affinity for heparin and do not interact with the ECM. A mutation in this gene may be associated with increased heart disease risk. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]

ECM1P1 Gene

extracellular matrix protein 1 pseudogene 1

ECM2 Gene

extracellular matrix protein 2, female organ and adipocyte specific

ECM2 encodes extracellular matrix protein 2, so named because it shares extensive similarity with known extracelluar matrix proteins. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2010]

ECM1 Gene

extracellular matrix protein 1

This gene encodes a soluble protein that is involved in endochondral bone formation, angiogenesis, and tumor biology. It also interacts with a variety of extracellular and structural proteins, contributing to the maintenance of skin integrity and homeostasis. Mutations in this gene are associated with lipoid proteinosis disorder (also known as hyalinosis cutis et mucosae or Urbach-Wiethe disease) that is characterized by generalized thickening of skin, mucosae and certain viscera. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011]

EFEMP1 Gene

EGF containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1

This gene encodes a member of the fibulin family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins. Like all members of this family, the encoded protein contains tandemly repeated epidermal growth factor-like repeats followed by a C-terminus fibulin-type domain. This gene is upregulated in malignant gliomas and may play a role in the aggressive nature of these tumors. Mutations in this gene are associated with Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode the same protein have been described.[provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]

EFEMP2 Gene

EGF containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 2

A large number of extracellular matrix proteins have been found to contain variations of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) domain and have been implicated in functions as diverse as blood coagulation, activation of complement and determination of cell fate during development. The protein encoded by this gene contains four EGF2 domains and six calcium-binding EGF2 domains. This gene is necessary for elastic fiber formation and connective tissue development. Defects in this gene are cause of an autosomal recessive cutis laxa syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]

SPON2 Gene

spondin 2, extracellular matrix protein

Predicted to enable antigen binding activity; lipopolysaccharide binding activity; and metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cell adhesion. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including defense response to other organism; opsonization; and positive regulation of cytokine production. Located in extracellular exosome. Biomarker of meningioma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SPON1 Gene

spondin 1, extracellular matrix protein

Predicted to enable LBD domain binding activity and metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent. Predicted to be involved in cell adhesion. Predicted to act upstream of or within negative regulation of amyloid-beta formation; positive regulation of amyloid precursor protein catabolic process; and positive regulation of protein processing. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FREM3 Gene

FRAS1 related extracellular matrix 3

This gene encodes an integral membrane protein containing numerous CSPG (chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan element) repeats and Calx-beta domains. The protein belongs to the family of FRAS1/FREM extracellular matrix proteins and may play a role cell adhesion. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2017]

FREM2 Gene

FRAS1 related extracellular matrix protein 2

This gene encodes an integral membrane protein containing numerous CSPG (chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan element) repeats and Calx-beta domains. The encoded protein localizes to the basement membrane, forming a ternary complex that plays a role in epidermal-dermal interactions. This protein is important for the integrity of skin and renal epithelia. Mutations in this gene are associated with Fraser syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2014]

FREM1 Gene

FRAS1 related extracellular matrix 1

This gene encodes a basement membrane protein that may play a role in craniofacial and renal development. Mutations in this gene have been associated with bifid nose with or without anorectal and renal anomalies. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described. PubMed ID 19940113 describes one such variant that initiates transcription within a distinct, internal exon; the resulting shorter isoform (named Toll-like/interleukin-1 receptor regulator, TILRR) is suggested to be a co-receptor of the interleukin 1 receptor family and may regulate receptor function and Toll-like receptor/interleukin 1 receptor signal transduction, contributing to the control of inflammatory response activation. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2011]

FRAS1 Gene

Fraser extracellular matrix complex subunit 1

This gene encodes an extracellular matrix protein that appears to function in the regulation of epidermal-basement membrane adhesion and organogenesis during development. Mutations in this gene cause Fraser syndrome, a multisystem malformation that can include craniofacial, urogenital and respiratory system abnormalities. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

ELFN1 Gene

extracellular leucine-rich repeat and fibronectin type III domain containing 1

Predicted to enable protein phosphatase inhibitor activity. Predicted to be involved in synapse organization. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including chemical synaptic transmission; synapse assembly; and visual perception. Predicted to be located in dendrite and excitatory synapse. Predicted to be active in several cellular components, including axon terminus; glutamatergic synapse; and postsynaptic density membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ELFN2 Gene

extracellular leucine-rich repeat and fibronectin type III domain containing 2

Predicted to enable protein phosphatase inhibitor activity. Predicted to be involved in synaptic membrane adhesion. Predicted to act upstream of or within chemical synaptic transmission; establishment of protein localization; and gene expression. Located in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

GREP1 Gene

glycine rich extracellular protein 1