2e44

Structural highlights

Function

[IF2B3_HUMAN] RNA-binding factor that may recruits target transcripts to cytoplasmic protein-RNA complexes (mRNPs). This transcript 'caging' into mRNPs allows mRNA transport and transient storage. It also modulates the rate and location at which target transcripts encounter the translational apparatus and shields them from endonuclease attacks or microRNA-mediated degradation. Binds to the 3'-UTR of CD44 mRNA and stabilizes it, hence promotes cell adhesion and invadopodia formation in cancer cells. Binds to beta-actin/ACTB and MYC transcripts. Binds to the 5'-UTR of the insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) mRNAs.^{[1] [2]}

Evolutionary Conservation

Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf.

See Also

• Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein

References

1. ↑ Vikesaa J, Hansen TV, Jonson L, Borup R, Wewer UM, Christiansen J, Nielsen FC. RNA-binding IMPs promote cell adhesion and invadopodia formation. EMBO J. 2006 Apr 5;25(7):1456-68. Epub 2006 Mar 16. PMID:16541107 doi:7601039
2. ↑ Wachter K, Kohn M, Stohr N, Huttelmaier S. Subcellular localization and RNP formation of IGF2BPs (IGF2 mRNA-binding proteins) is modulated by distinct RNA-binding domains. Biol Chem. 2013 Aug;394(8):1077-90. doi: 10.1515/hsz-2013-0111. PMID:23640942 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hsz-2013-0111