NRPB7 — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_08G085100V4 (GmNRPB7, NRPB7) on soybean chromosome 8 encodes a protein with an Rpb7-like N-terminal domain and an S1 OB-fold nucleic-acid-binding domain, and is annotated with translation initiation factor binding, single-stranded DNA and RNA binding, and nucleic acid binding activities. The product is a component of the RNA polymerase II core complex and is localized to the nucleus and P-bodies. This gene is associated with diverse biological processes including positive regulation of nuclear-transcribed mRNA poly(A) tail shortening, DNA amplification, transcription initiation from Pol II promoters, response to short-day conditions, regulation of photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, endosperm development, cell growth, and sucrose and glutathione metabolism. It has also been linked to traits such as soluble protein, nitrogen, and protein content, germination rate, and salt tolerance. Related genes in other species connect the family to DNA-directed RNA polymerase subunit function.