Term Name:	SMN complex
Synonyms:	SMN core complex, survival motor neuron complex
Definition:	A protein complex that contains the survival motor neuron (SMN) protein and at least eight additional integral components, including the Gemin2-8 and Unrip proteins; the complex is found in the cytoplasm and in nuclear Gems, and is involved in spliceosomal snRNP assembly in the cytoplasm and in pre-mRNA splicing in the nucleus.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032797]    QuickGO    AmiGO