InterPro domain: IPR017422

General Information

  • Identifier IPR017422
  • Description WD repeat protein 55
  • Number of genes 84
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Abstract

WDR55 is a nucleolar protein that acts as a modulator of rRNA synthesis. In plants and animals, it is involved in organ development [ 1 , 2 ]. This entry also includes WDR55 homologues from fungi. Their function is not clear.


1. WDR55 is a nucleolar modulator of ribosomal RNA synthesis, cell cycle progression, and teleost organ development. PLoS Genet. 4, e1000171
2. The Arabidopsis DDB1 interacting protein WDR55 is required for vegetative development. Plant Signal Behav 8

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