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RNPS1
RNA binding protein with serine rich domain 1
Chromosome 16 · 16p13.3
NCBI Gene: 10921Ensembl: ENSG00000205937.12HGNC: HGNC:10080UniProt: D3DU92
164PubMed Papers
20Diseases
0Drugs
0Pathogenic Variants
FUNCTIONAL ROLE
Highly Constrained
DATA QUALITY
✓ Experimental GO Evidence✓ Swiss-Prot Reviewed
RNA bindingregulation of alternative mRNA splicing, via spliceosomepositive regulation of apoptotic processnegative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosomedengue diseaseneurodegenerative diseasehead and neck squamous cell carcinomaretinitis pigmentosa
✦AI Summary

RNPS1 (RNA binding protein with serine rich domain 1) functions as a versatile regulator of pre-mRNA splicing and post-transcriptional gene expression. The protein serves as a general activator of pre-mRNA splicing, synergizing with SR proteins to enhance both constitutive and alternative splicing events 1. RNPS1 contains three functional domains: an N-terminal serine-rich domain, a central RNA recognition motif (RRM), and a C-terminal arginine/serine/proline-rich domain, which interact with distinct splicing factors including p54, pinin, and hTra2β 2. The protein acts as a peripheral component of the exon junction complex (EJC) and plays a critical role in maintaining splicing fidelity by suppressing aberrant splicing at cryptic splice sites 34. RNPS1 forms diverse splicing-regulatory complexes through its RRM and C-terminal domains to promote correct splicing of vulnerable transcripts 4. The serine-rich domain specifically functions in alternative splicing activation 5. Clinically, RNPS1 is overexpressed in multiple cancers including cervical and head-neck carcinomas, where it promotes oncogenic alternative splicing patterns, enhances tumor cell proliferation and invasion, and contributes to chemoresistance 67. These findings establish RNPS1 as both a guardian of transcriptome integrity and a potential therapeutic target in cancer.

Sources cited
1
RNPS1 functions as a general activator of pre-mRNA splicing that synergizes with SR proteins
PMID: 10449421
2
RNPS1 has three functional domains that interact with distinct splicing factors p54, pinin, and hTra2β
PMID: 14729963
3
RNPS1 maintains splicing fidelity by suppressing aberrant splicing at cryptic splice sites
PMID: 29366779
4
RNPS1 acts as peripheral EJC component and forms diverse splicing-regulatory complexes via RRM and C-terminal domains
PMID: 35640609
5
The serine-rich domain of RNPS1 specifically functions in alternative splicing activation
PMID: 37204171
6
RNPS1 is overexpressed in cervical cancer and promotes oncogenic splicing, proliferation, and invasion
PMID: 36300671
7
RNPS1 is upregulated in head-neck carcinoma where it stabilizes NAT10 and influences cancer progression
PMID: 38246918
Disease Associationsⓘ20
dengue diseaseOpen Targets
0.37Weak
neurodegenerative diseaseOpen Targets
0.24Weak
head and neck squamous cell carcinomaOpen Targets
0.07Suggestive
retinitis pigmentosaOpen Targets
0.05Suggestive
Familial ocular anterior segment mesenchymal dysgenesisOpen Targets
0.05Suggestive
Familial exudative vitreoretinopathyOpen Targets
0.05Suggestive
infectionOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
exfoliation syndromeOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
Peters anomalyOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophyOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
neoplasmOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
Cone rod dystrophyOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
isolated aniridiaOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
aniridiaOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
isolated congenital megalocorneaOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
isolated ectopia lentisOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
megalocorneaOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
cataract 50 with or without glaucomaOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
early-onset non-syndromic cataractOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
Acanthamoeba keratitisOpen Targets
0.04Suggestive
Pathogenic Variants
No pathogenic variants reported on ClinVar for this gene.
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Related Genes
TRA2BProtein interaction100%DEKProtein interaction100%SRSF11Protein interaction100%EIF4A3Protein interaction100%SRRM1Protein interaction100%SRSF10Protein interaction100%
Tissue Expression6 tissues
Bone Marrow
100%
Brain
54%
Ovary
44%
Lung
38%
Heart
37%
Liver
26%
Gene Interaction Network
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RNPS1TRA2BDEKSRSF11EIF4A3SRRM1SRSF10
PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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PDB4A8X · 1.90 Å · X-ray
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Constraintⓘ
LOEUFⓘ
0.11Highly Constrained
pLIⓘ
1.00Intolerant
Observed/Expected LoF0.00 [0.00–0.11]
RankingsWhere RNPS1 stands among ~20K protein-coding genes
  • #2,737of 20,598
    Most Researched164 · top quartile
  • #79of 17,882
    Most Constrained (LOEUF)0.11 · top 1%
Genes detectedRNPS1
Sources retrieved25 papers
Response time—
📄 Sources
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1
RNPS1 stabilizes NAT10 protein to facilitate translation in cancer via tRNA ac
PMID: 38246918
Int J Oral Sci · 2024
1.00
2
Human RNPS1 and its associated factors: a versatile alternative pre-mRNA splicing regulator in vivo.
PMID: 14729963
Mol Cell Biol · 2004
0.90
3
ADARp110 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression via stabilization of CD24 mRNA.
PMID: 39808660
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A · 2025
0.80
4
Molecular cloning, expression and generation of a polyclonal antibody specific for RNPS1.
PMID: 35939184
Mol Biol Rep · 2022
0.72
5
Purification and characterization of human RNPS1: a general activator of pre-mRNA splicing.
PMID: 10449421
EMBO J · 1999
0.70