SHQ1 (SHQ1, H/ACA Ribonucleoprotein Assembly Factor): SHQ1 is a gene that encodes a protein essential for assembling H/ACA ribonucleoproteins (RNPs). These RNPs are involved in processing and modifying RNA, including the maturation of rRNA and snRNA, as well as stabilizing the telomerase RNA component (TERC). SHQ1 plays a key role in the biogenesis of H/ACA RNPs, which are critical for proper cell function and genomic stability. Disruptions in SHQ1 can impact RNA processing and contribute to cellular dysfunction.