SLA1 — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_01519 (SLA1, MoSLA1) in Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 on chromosome 2 encodes a La domain-containing protein with RNA folding chaperone activity, tRNA binding, and mRNA binding. It is associated with tRNA folding, tRNA 3' processing, tRNA 5'-leader removal, and broader RNA processing. The gene has been associated with appressorium formation, invasive growth, endocytosis, and autophagy. It localizes to the cytoplasm, nucleus, and ribonucleoprotein complexes. Related genes in other species further associate this family with RNA metabolism and pathogenicity, though these connections are not yet established for MoSLA1 itself.