PCI Domain Containing 2 (PCID2) is a protein encoded by the PCID2 gene in humans. This protein is a part of the TREX-2 complex, which plays a crucial role in the export of mRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm . The recombinant form of this protein is often used in research to study its functions and interactions.
PCID2 belongs to the CSN12 family and contains a PCI (Proteasome, COP9 signalosome, and eIF3) domain . This domain is essential for the protein’s role in various cellular processes, including mRNA export and cell cycle regulation. The protein has multiple isoforms, ranging from 376 to 453 amino acids in length .
One of the key functions of PCID2 is to regulate the expression of the MAD2L1 protein, which is crucial for the cell cycle checkpoint during B cell differentiation . This regulation is vital for B-cell survival. Additionally, PCID2 binds and stabilizes the BRCA2 protein, which is involved in DNA repair and maintaining genomic stability .
Research on PCID2 has shown its involvement in several pathways, including the negative regulation of apoptosis, regulation of mRNA stability, and positive regulation of B cell differentiation . It also interacts with several other proteins, such as KPNB1, SMAD2, BRF2, NEK6, and SHFM1, indicating its broad role in cellular functions .