Transcription regulatory networks in Caenorhabditis elegans

Gene

Public Gene Name

ars-2  

Sequence Name

F28H1.3  

WB ID

WBGene00000197  

Description

ars-2 encodes a predicted cytoplasmic alanyl-tRNA synthetase (AlaRS), a class II aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase that catalyzes the attachment of alanine to its cognate tRNA and is thus required for protein biosynthesis; ARS-2 is essential for embryogenesis, and is required for fertility and a normal rate of postembryonic development; ARS-2 expression is likely ubiquitous and detected in hypodermis, intestine, neurons, and the pharynx from late embryogenesis through the adult stage of development.