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PRM1
Protamines substitute for histones in the chromatin of sperm during the haploid phase of spermatogenesis. They compact sperm DNA into a highly condensed, stable and inactive complex. Belongs to the protamine P1 family. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
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| Protein type: DNA binding protein; Cancer Testis Antigen (CTA) |
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Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; nucleosome
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Molecular Function: DNA binding
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Biological Process: chromosome condensation; multicellular organismal development; spermatogenesis; DNA packaging; spermatid development; nuclear organization and biogenesis
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Reference #:
P04553 (UniProtKB)
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| Alt. Names/Synonyms: cancer/testis antigen family 94, member 1; CT94.1; Cysteine-rich protamine; OTTHUMP00000115605; PRM1; protamine 1; Sperm protamine P1; testis specific protamine 1 |
| Gene Symbols: PRM1 |
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Molecular weight: 6,823 Da
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Basal Isoelectric point: 12.08
Predict pI for various phosphorylation states
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