The TRIM33 gene is located on chromosome 1p13.2 in humans . The protein structure includes:
Three alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been described, although the full-length nature of one variant has not been determined .
TRIM33 functions primarily as a transcriptional corepressor and an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase . It plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including:
TRIM33 is expressed in various tissues, including the secondary oocyte, epithelium of the choroid plexus, Brodmann area 23, corpus epididymis, nipple, cerebellar vermis, tibia, and region I of the hippocampus proper . It is also expressed in the genital tubercle, primitive streak, tail of the embryo, ciliary body, zygote, trigeminal ganglion, iris, and retinal pigment epithelium .
TRIM33 has been implicated in various diseases, particularly in cancer. It functions as a tumor suppressor and is involved in the regulation of hematopoietic stem cell aging . Its role in protein ubiquitination and transcriptional regulation makes it a potential target for therapeutic interventions.