Trinucleotide Repeat-Containing Gene 18 Protein

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

**Definition:** Trinucleotide repeat-containing gene 18 protein (2968 aa, ~315 kDa) is encoded by the human TNRC18 gene. This protein is involved in binding to chromatin and silencing class I endogenous retroviral (ERV1) elements.

**Synonyms:** - Long CAG Trinucleotide Repeat-Containing Gene 79 Protein - TNRC18 - Trinucleotide Repeat Containing Gene 18 Protein