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GO: Cellular Component

nuclear cap binding complex

Term ID
GO:0005846
Synonyms
  • CBC
  • mRNA cap binding complex
  • NCBP-NIP1 complex
  • nuclear CBC
  • snRNA cap binding complex
Definition
A conserved heterodimeric protein complex that binds to the 5' terminal cap structure m7G(5')ppp(5')N of nascent eukaryotic RNA polymerase II transcripts such as pre-mRNA and U snRNA. The consists of proteins known as CBP20 and CBP80, binds to cap structures in the nucleus, and is involved in pre-mRNA splicing, 3'-end formation, and RNA nuclear export. 16043498
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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