Importin-9 Products

Official Gene Symbol: IPO9 Gene ID: 55705 (Human) Gene Map Locus: 1q32.1 (Human) Importin 9 is a novel member of highly conserved Karyopherin Super family. Karyopherins are transport receptors consisting of an N-terminal RanGTP-binding motif and mediate the transport of protein and RNA across the nucleus and cytoplasm. These proteins interact directly with nuclear pore complex and shuttle continuously between the nucleus and cytoplasm. Importin-9 is a RAN-GTP binding protein and mediates the nuclear import of individual core histones and TBP. Reports suggest Importin-9 also interacts with subunits of PP2A (protein phosphatase 2A) and aids in nuclear import.