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RRM2BPROTEIN

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Summary

The RRM2B protein (also known as p53R2 or ribonucleotide reductase small subunit 2-like) is a critical enzyme involved in deoxyribonucleotide (dNTP) synthesis and mitochondrial DNA maintenance.

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🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolRRM2BPROTEIN
Protein TypeEnzyme
Functionis a critical enzyme involved in deoxyribonucleotide (dNTP) synthesis and mitochondrial DNA maintenance.
Subcellular LocalizationSignal**: Facilitates import to nucleus for DNA repair functions ### Enzymatic
Molecular Weight37 kDa
Amino Acids353 aa
GeneCardsRRM2BPROTEIN
Human Protein AtlasRRM2BPROTEIN
RRM1 (Large Subunit)Contains the catalytic site and allosteric regulatory domains, performing the actual reduction of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides.
RRM2B (Small Subunit)Contains the diiron-carboxylate active site that generates a tyrosyl free radical essential for catalysis. The subunit is essential for stabilizing the RNR complex and maintaining enzymatic activity.
N-terminal DomainContains the diiron-carboxylate site essential for tyrosyl radical generation
C-terminal RegionMediates interaction with RRM1 and complex formation
Iron-Sulfur Cluster[2Fe-2S] center required for catalytic activity
Nuclear Localization SignalFacilitates import to nucleus for DNA repair functions
mtDNA ReplicationProvides dNTPs essential for mtDNA replication, particularly during repair and replication cycles
Associated Diseasesneurodegeneration
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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rrm2b-protein

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    RRM2BPROTEIN["RRM2BPROTEIN"]
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    RRM2BPROTEIN -->|"implicated_in"| neurodegeneration
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