This gene encodes an enzyme that belongs to the aci-reductone dioxygenase family of metal-binding enzymes, which are involved in methionine salvage. This enzyme may regulate mRNA processing in the nucleus, and may carry out different functions depending on its localization. Related pseudogenes have been defined on chromosomes 8 and 20. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2015],cofactor:Binds 1 nickel ion per monomer. Can also use other divalent metal cations.,function:Has aci-reductone dioxygenase (ARD) activity and can function in the 5-methylthioadenosine (MTA) methionine salvage pathway. Down-regulates cell migration mediated by MMP14. Necessary for hepatitis C virus replication in an otherwise non-permissive cell line.,pathway:Amino-acid biosynthesis, L-methionine biosynthesis via salvage pathway, L-methionine from (S)-methyl-5-thio-alpha-D-ribose 1-phosphate: step 5/6.,similarity:Belongs to the acireductone dioxygenase (ARD) family.,subunit:Interacts with MMP14.,tissue specificity:Detected in heart, colon, lung, stomach, brain, spleen, liver, skeletal muscle and kidney.,
