Alias |
Diphthamide biosynthesis protein 1, DPH1 homolog, HsDph1, Diphthamide biosynthesis protein 2 homolog-like 1, DPH-like 1, DPH2-like 1, Diphthamide biosynthesis protein 2-like, Ovarian cancer-associated gene 1 protein, DPH1, DPH2L, DPH2L1, OVCA1 |
Background |
Required for the first step in the synthesis of diphthamide, a post-translational modification of histidine which occurs in translation elongation factor 2 (EEF2). When overexpressed, suppresses colony formation ability and growth rate of ovarian cancer cells. Acts also as a tumor suppressor in lung and breast cancers (By similarity). Plays a role in embryonic growth, organogenesis and postnatal survival. |