Importin Subunit Alpha-1

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

**Definition:** Importin subunit alpha-1 (529 aa, ~58 kDa) is encoded by the human KPNA2 gene. This protein plays a role in the import of proteins into the nucleus.

**Synonyms:** - Importin Alpha-1 - KPNA2 - Karyopherin Subunit Alpha-2 - RAG Cohort Protein 1 - SRP1-Alpha