TCEA2
Function
Necessary for efficient RNA polymerase II transcription elongation past template-encoded arresting sites. The arresting sites in DNA have the property of trapping a certain fraction of elongating RNA polymerases that pass through, resulting in locked ternary complexes. Cleavage of the nascent transcript by S-II allows the resumption of elongation from the new 3'-terminus.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the TFS-II family.
Tissue Specificity
Testis and ovary specific.
Cellular localization
- Nucleus
Alternative names
Transcription elongation factor A protein 2, Testis-specific S-II, Transcription elongation factor S-II protein 2, Transcription elongation factor TFIIS.l, TCEA2