Survival Motor Neuron Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Survival motor neuron protein (294 aa, ~32 kDa) is encoded by the human SMN1 and SMN2 genes. This protein plays a role in the assembly of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins.

**Synonyms:** - Component of Gems 1 - Gemin-1