Anti-ISY1-RAB43

This locus represents naturally occurring read-through transcription between the neighboring ISY1 (ISY1 splicing factor homolog) and RAB43 (RAB43, member RAS oncogene family) gene on chromosome 3. The read-through transcript encodes a protein that shares sequence identity with the upstream gene product, but its C-terminus is distinct due to a frameshift relative to the downstream gene. Protein function: Component of the spliceosome C complex required for the selective processing of microRNAs during embryonic stem cell differentiation. Required for the biogenesis of all miRNAs from the pri-miR-17-92 primary transcript except miR-92a. Only required for the biogenesis of miR-290 and miR-96 from the pri-miR-290-295 and pri-miR-96-183 primary transcripts, respectively. Required during the transition of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) from the naive to primed state. By enhancing miRNA biogenesis, promotes exit of ESCs from the naive state to an intermediate state of poised pluripotency, which precedes transition to the primed state. Involved in pre-mRNA splicing as component of the spliceosome. [The UniProt Consortium]