Ribonuclease 1: A Key Player in RNA Degradation
The RNASE1 gene encodes a member of the ribonuclease A superfamily. The encoded protein is a monomeric ribonuclease with specificity for uridine residues at the 3′-side of the scission site. This enzyme cleaves RNA, initiating a degradation pathway that ultimately leads to the destruction of the RNA molecule. Ribonucleases play essential roles in various aspects…
