SHQ1 (SHQ1, H/ACA Ribonucleoprotein Assembly Factor): SHQ1 is a gene encoding a protein crucial for the assembly of H/ACA ribonucleoproteins (RNPs). These RNPs participate in RNA processing and modification, including the maturation of rRNA, snRNA, and the stabilization of the telomerase RNA component (TERC). SHQ1 plays a vital role in the biogenesis of H/ACA RNPs, which are essential for proper cellular function and genomic stability. Disruptions in SHQ1 can impact RNA processing and lead to cellular dysfunction.