Histidine--tRNA ligase, cytoplasmic
Definition:
Catalyzes the ATP-dependent ligation of histidine to the 3'-end of its cognate tRNA, via the formation of an aminoacyl-adenylate intermediate (His-AMP). Plays a role in axon guidance.
References:
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[1]. Dana Safka Brozkova, et al. Loss of function mutations in HARS cause a spectrum of inherited peripheral neuropathies. Brain. 2015 Aug;138(Pt 8):2161-72. [Content Brief]
[2]. Jamie A Abbott, et al. Substrate interaction defects in histidyl-tRNA synthetase linked to dominant axonal peripheral neuropathy. Hum Mutat. 2018 Mar;39(3):415-432. [Content Brief]
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