The name of this superfamily has been modified since the most recent official CATH+ release (v4_3_0). At the point of the last release, this superfamily was named:

"
DNA-directed RNA polymerase, subunit 2, domain 6
".

Functional Families

Overview of the Structural Clusters (SC) and Functional Families within this CATH Superfamily. Clusters with a representative structure are represented by a filled circle.
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FunFam 1: DNA-directed RNA polymerase subunit beta

Please note: GO annotations are assigned to the full protein sequence rather than individual protein domains. Since a given protein can contain multiple domains, it is possible that some of the annotations below come from additional domains that occur in the same protein, but have been classified elsewhere in CATH.

There are 5 GO terms relating to "molecular function"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Protein binding GO:0005515
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
7 P20028 (/IPI) P22138 (/IPI) P22138 (/IPI) P22138 (/IPI) P22138 (/IPI) P70700 (/IPI) Q9H9Y6 (/IPI)
RNA polymerase I activity GO:0001054
Catalysis of the reaction: nucleoside triphosphate + RNA(n) = diphosphate + RNA(n+1). Utilizes a DNA template that contains an RNA polymerase I specific promoter to direct initiation and catalyzes DNA-template-directed extension of the 3'-end of an RNA strand by one nucleotide at a time. Can initiate a chain 'de novo'.
4 P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA)
DNA-directed 5'-3' RNA polymerase activity GO:0003899
Catalysis of the reaction: nucleoside triphosphate + RNA(n) = diphosphate + RNA(n+1). Utilizes a DNA template, i.e. the catalysis of DNA-template-directed extension of the 3'-end of an RNA strand by one nucleotide at a time. Can initiate a chain 'de novo'.
2 Q54BM1 (/ISS) Q54IZ9 (/ISS)
DNA-directed 5'-3' RNA polymerase activity GO:0003899
Catalysis of the reaction: nucleoside triphosphate + RNA(n) = diphosphate + RNA(n+1). Utilizes a DNA template, i.e. the catalysis of DNA-template-directed extension of the 3'-end of an RNA strand by one nucleotide at a time. Can initiate a chain 'de novo'.
1 Q9P7X8 (/ISO)
DNA-directed 5'-3' RNA polymerase activity GO:0003899
Catalysis of the reaction: nucleoside triphosphate + RNA(n) = diphosphate + RNA(n+1). Utilizes a DNA template, i.e. the catalysis of DNA-template-directed extension of the 3'-end of an RNA strand by one nucleotide at a time. Can initiate a chain 'de novo'.
1 Q10233 (/NAS)

There are 29 GO terms relating to "biological process"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Positive regulation of type I interferon production GO:0032481
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate, or extent of type I interferon production. Type I interferons include the interferon-alpha, beta, delta, episilon, zeta, kappa, tau, and omega gene families.
14 Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS)
(4 more)
Positive regulation of interferon-beta production GO:0032728
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate, or extent of interferon-beta production.
14 Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP)
(4 more)
Positive regulation of innate immune response GO:0045089
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the innate immune response, the organism's first line of defense against infection.
14 Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP) Q9NW08 (/IMP)
(4 more)
Termination of RNA polymerase III transcription GO:0006386
The process in which transcription by RNA polymerase III is terminated; Pol III has an intrinsic ability to terminate transcription upon incorporation of 4 to 6 contiguous U residues.
6 P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS)
TRNA transcription by RNA polymerase III GO:0042797
The synthesis of transfer RNA (tRNA) from a DNA template by RNA polymerase III (Pol III), originating at a Pol III promoter.
6 P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA)
TRNA transcription by RNA polymerase III GO:0042797
The synthesis of transfer RNA (tRNA) from a DNA template by RNA polymerase III (Pol III), originating at a Pol III promoter.
6 P22276 (/IGI) P22276 (/IGI) P22276 (/IGI) P22276 (/IGI) P22276 (/IGI) P22276 (/IGI)
Transcription by RNA polymerase I GO:0006360
The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template by RNA polymerase I (RNAP I), originating at an RNAP I promoter.
4 P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA)
Megagametogenesis GO:0009561
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the embryo sac over time, from its formation as the megaspore to the mature structure. The process begins when three of the four haploid megaspores disintegrate, and the fourth undergoes mitosis giving rise to a binucleate syncytial embryo sac. The two haploid nuclei migrate to the opposite poles of the embryo sac and then undergo two rounds of mitosis generating four haploid nuclei at each pole. One nucleus from each set of four migrates to the center of the cell. Cellularization occurs, resulting in an eight-nucleate seven-celled structure. This structure contains two synergid cells and an egg cell at the micropylar end, and three antipodal cells at the other end. A binucleate endosperm mother cell is formed at the center.
4 F4I366 (/IMP) F4I366 (/IMP) F4KD38 (/IMP) F4KD38 (/IMP)
Nucleolar large rRNA transcription by RNA polymerase I GO:0042790
The synthesis of the large ribosomal RNA (rRNA) transcript which encodes several rRNAs, e.g. in mammals 28S, 18S and 5.8S, from a nuclear DNA template transcribed by RNA polymerase I.
4 P22138 (/IGI) P22138 (/IGI) P22138 (/IGI) P22138 (/IGI)
Transcription by RNA polymerase I GO:0006360
The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template by RNA polymerase I (RNAP I), originating at an RNAP I promoter.
2 Q54BM1 (/ISS) Q54IZ9 (/ISS)
Transcription by RNA polymerase I GO:0006360
The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template by RNA polymerase I (RNAP I), originating at an RNAP I promoter.
1 Q9P7X8 (/ISO)
Transcription initiation from RNA polymerase I promoter GO:0006361
Any process involved in the assembly of the RNA polymerase I preinitiation complex (PIC) at an RNA polymerase I promoter region of a DNA template, resulting in the subsequent synthesis of RNA from that promoter. The initiation phase includes PIC assembly and the formation of the first few bonds in the RNA chain, including abortive initiation, which occurs when the first few nucleotides are repeatedly synthesized and then released. Promoter clearance, or release, is the transition between the initiation and elongation phases of transcription.
1 Q9H9Y6 (/TAS)
Transcription elongation from RNA polymerase I promoter GO:0006362
The extension of an RNA molecule after transcription initiation and promoter clearance at an RNA polymerase I specific promoter by the addition of ribonucleotides catalyzed by RNA polymerase I.
1 Q9H9Y6 (/TAS)
Termination of RNA polymerase I transcription GO:0006363
The process in which the synthesis of an RNA molecule by RNA polymerase I using a DNA template is completed. RNAP I termination requires binding of a terminator protein so specific sequences downstream of the transcription unit.
1 Q9H9Y6 (/TAS)
Transcription by RNA polymerase III GO:0006383
The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template by RNA polymerase III, originating at an RNAP III promoter.
1 Q10233 (/NAS)
Embryo implantation GO:0007566
Attachment of the blastocyst to the uterine lining.
1 P70700 (/IMP)
RRNA transcription GO:0009303
The synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), any RNA that forms part of the ribosomal structure, from a DNA template.
1 O54888 (/IDA)
RRNA transcription GO:0009303
The synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), any RNA that forms part of the ribosomal structure, from a DNA template.
1 P70700 (/IMP)
RRNA transcription GO:0009303
The synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), any RNA that forms part of the ribosomal structure, from a DNA template.
1 P70700 (/ISO)
TRNA transcription GO:0009304
The synthesis of transfer RNA (tRNA) from a DNA template.
1 F1QQA2 (/IMP)
Nucleologenesis GO:0017126
A cellular process that results in the biosynthesis of constituent macromolecules, assembly, and arrangement of constituent parts of a nucleolus, a small, dense body one or more of which are present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
1 P70700 (/IMP)
Exocrine pancreas development GO:0031017
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the exocrine pancreas over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The exocrine pancreas produces and store zymogens of digestive enzymes, such as chymotrypsinogen and trypsinogen in the acinar cells.
1 F1QQA2 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of interferon-beta production GO:0032728
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate, or extent of interferon-beta production.
1 P59470 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of interferon-beta production GO:0032728
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate, or extent of interferon-beta production.
1 P59470 (/ISS)
Positive regulation of innate immune response GO:0045089
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the innate immune response, the organism's first line of defense against infection.
1 P59470 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of innate immune response GO:0045089
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of the innate immune response, the organism's first line of defense against infection.
1 P59470 (/ISS)
Positive regulation of cell size GO:0045793
Any process that increases cell size.
1 P20028 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of gene expression, epigenetic GO:0045815
Any epigenetic process that activates or increases the rate of gene expression.
1 Q9H9Y6 (/TAS)
Digestive tract development GO:0048565
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the digestive tract over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The digestive tract is the anatomical structure through which food passes and is processed.
1 F1QQA2 (/IMP)

There are 15 GO terms relating to "cellular component"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Nucleoplasm GO:0005654
That part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus.
22 P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P22276 (/TAS) P70700 (/TAS) Q9H9Y6 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS)
(12 more)
RNA polymerase III complex GO:0005666
RNA polymerase III, one of three nuclear DNA-directed RNA polymerases found in all eukaryotes, is a multisubunit complex; typically it produces 5S rRNA, tRNAs and some of the small nuclear RNAs. Two large subunits comprise the most conserved portion including the catalytic site and share similarity with other eukaryotic and bacterial multisubunit RNA polymerases. The remainder of the complex is composed of smaller subunits (generally ten or more), some of which are also found in RNA polymerase I and others of which are also found in RNA polymerases I and II. Although the core is competent to mediate ribonucleic acid synthesis, it requires additional factors to select the appropriate template.
20 P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) P22276 (/IDA) Q9NW08 (/IDA) Q9NW08 (/IDA) Q9NW08 (/IDA) Q9NW08 (/IDA)
(10 more)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
14 Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS) Q9NW08 (/TAS)
(4 more)
RNA polymerase I complex GO:0005736
RNA polymerase I, one of three nuclear DNA-directed RNA polymerases found in all eukaryotes, is a multisubunit complex; typically it produces rRNAs. Two large subunits comprise the most conserved portion including the catalytic site and share similarity with other eukaryotic and bacterial multisubunit RNA polymerases. The remainder of the complex is composed of smaller subunits (generally ten or more), some of which are also found in RNA polymerase III and others of which are also found in RNA polymerases II and III. Although the core is competent to mediate ribonucleic acid synthesis, it requires additional factors to select the appropriate template.
6 O54888 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P22138 (/IDA) P70700 (/IDA)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
3 P70700 (/IDA) Q4GZE8 (/IDA) Q4GZE8 (/IDA)
Nucleolus GO:0005730
A small, dense body one or more of which are present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It is rich in RNA and protein, is not bounded by a limiting membrane, and is not seen during mitosis. Its prime function is the transcription of the nucleolar DNA into 45S ribosomal-precursor RNA, the processing of this RNA into 5.8S, 18S, and 28S components of ribosomal RNA, and the association of these components with 5S RNA and proteins synthesized outside the nucleolus. This association results in the formation of ribonucleoprotein precursors; these pass into the cytoplasm and mature into the 40S and 60S subunits of the ribosome.
3 P70700 (/IDA) Q27493 (/IDA) Q9H9Y6 (/IDA)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
3 F4I366 (/IDA) F4I366 (/IDA) Q9H9Y6 (/IDA)
RNA polymerase I complex GO:0005736
RNA polymerase I, one of three nuclear DNA-directed RNA polymerases found in all eukaryotes, is a multisubunit complex; typically it produces rRNAs. Two large subunits comprise the most conserved portion including the catalytic site and share similarity with other eukaryotic and bacterial multisubunit RNA polymerases. The remainder of the complex is composed of smaller subunits (generally ten or more), some of which are also found in RNA polymerase III and others of which are also found in RNA polymerases II and III. Although the core is competent to mediate ribonucleic acid synthesis, it requires additional factors to select the appropriate template.
2 P70700 (/ISO) Q9P7X8 (/ISO)
RNA polymerase I complex GO:0005736
RNA polymerase I, one of three nuclear DNA-directed RNA polymerases found in all eukaryotes, is a multisubunit complex; typically it produces rRNAs. Two large subunits comprise the most conserved portion including the catalytic site and share similarity with other eukaryotic and bacterial multisubunit RNA polymerases. The remainder of the complex is composed of smaller subunits (generally ten or more), some of which are also found in RNA polymerase III and others of which are also found in RNA polymerases II and III. Although the core is competent to mediate ribonucleic acid synthesis, it requires additional factors to select the appropriate template.
2 Q54BM1 (/ISS) Q54IZ9 (/ISS)
RNA polymerase III complex GO:0005666
RNA polymerase III, one of three nuclear DNA-directed RNA polymerases found in all eukaryotes, is a multisubunit complex; typically it produces 5S rRNA, tRNAs and some of the small nuclear RNAs. Two large subunits comprise the most conserved portion including the catalytic site and share similarity with other eukaryotic and bacterial multisubunit RNA polymerases. The remainder of the complex is composed of smaller subunits (generally ten or more), some of which are also found in RNA polymerase I and others of which are also found in RNA polymerases I and II. Although the core is competent to mediate ribonucleic acid synthesis, it requires additional factors to select the appropriate template.
1 P59470 (/ISO)
RNA polymerase III complex GO:0005666
RNA polymerase III, one of three nuclear DNA-directed RNA polymerases found in all eukaryotes, is a multisubunit complex; typically it produces 5S rRNA, tRNAs and some of the small nuclear RNAs. Two large subunits comprise the most conserved portion including the catalytic site and share similarity with other eukaryotic and bacterial multisubunit RNA polymerases. The remainder of the complex is composed of smaller subunits (generally ten or more), some of which are also found in RNA polymerase I and others of which are also found in RNA polymerases I and II. Although the core is competent to mediate ribonucleic acid synthesis, it requires additional factors to select the appropriate template.
1 Q10233 (/NAS)
Nucleolus GO:0005730
A small, dense body one or more of which are present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It is rich in RNA and protein, is not bounded by a limiting membrane, and is not seen during mitosis. Its prime function is the transcription of the nucleolar DNA into 45S ribosomal-precursor RNA, the processing of this RNA into 5.8S, 18S, and 28S components of ribosomal RNA, and the association of these components with 5S RNA and proteins synthesized outside the nucleolus. This association results in the formation of ribonucleoprotein precursors; these pass into the cytoplasm and mature into the 40S and 60S subunits of the ribosome.
1 P70700 (/ISO)
Nucleolus GO:0005730
A small, dense body one or more of which are present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It is rich in RNA and protein, is not bounded by a limiting membrane, and is not seen during mitosis. Its prime function is the transcription of the nucleolar DNA into 45S ribosomal-precursor RNA, the processing of this RNA into 5.8S, 18S, and 28S components of ribosomal RNA, and the association of these components with 5S RNA and proteins synthesized outside the nucleolus. This association results in the formation of ribonucleoprotein precursors; these pass into the cytoplasm and mature into the 40S and 60S subunits of the ribosome.
1 Q54BM1 (/ISS)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
1 Q10233 (/HDA)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
1 P70700 (/ISO)
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