NOM1

Nucleolar protein with MIF4G domain 1 is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the NOM1 is_associated_with::gene.

Proteins that contain MIF4G (middle of eIF4G (MIM 600495)) and/or MA3 domains, such as NOM1, function in protein translation. These domains include binding sites for members of the EIF4A family of ATP-dependent DEAD box RNA helicases (see EIF4A1; MIM 602641) (Simmons et al., 2005 [PubMed 15715967]).[supplied by OMIM].

Model organisms
is_associated_with::Model organisms have been used in the study of NOM1 function. A conditional is_associated_with::knockout mouse line, called Nom1tm1a(KOMP)Wtsi was generated as part of the is_associated_with::International Knockout Mouse Consortium program — a high-throughput mutagenesis project to generate and distribute animal models of disease to interested scientists.

Male and female animals underwent a standardized is_associated_with::phenotypic screen to determine the effects of deletion. Twenty five tests were carried out on is_associated_with::mutant mice and three significant abnormalities were observed. No is_associated_with::homozygous is_associated_with::mutant embryos were identified during gestation, and therefore none survived until is_associated_with::weaning. The remaining tests were carried out on is_associated_with::heterozygous mutant adult mice and females had an abnormal hair cycle.