This gene encodes the third largest subunit of RNA polymerase II, the polymerase responsible for synthesizing messenger RNA in eukaryotes. The product of this gene contains a cysteine rich region and exists as a heterodimer with another polymerase subunit, POLR2J. These two subunits form a core subassembly unit of the polymerase. A pseudogene has been identified on chromosome 21. [provided by RefSeq
Other Designations:
DNA directed RNA polymerase II polypeptide C,RNA polymerase II subunit 3,polymerase (RNA) II (DNA directed) polypeptide C (33kD)