Tumor Protein D52 Like Protein 3 (TPD52L3)

TPD52L3 encodes a member of the tumor protein D52-like family of proteins. These proteins are characterized by an N-terminal coiled-coil motif that is used to form homo- and heteromeric complexes with other tumor protein D52-like proteins. The encoded protein may play a role in spermatogenesis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

TPD52L3 contains 2 different gt-ag introns. Transcription produces 3 different mRNAs, 2 alternatively spliced variants and 1 unspliced form. There are 2 non overlapping alternative last exons and 4 validated alternative polyadenylation sites. There is one article specifically referring to this gene. Proteins are expected to have molecular functions and to localize in nucleus. A putative protein interactor has been described.