RBM4: A multifunctional RNA-binding protein
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RBM4, also known as Lark, was described initially as having a role in circadian rhythm control in Drosophila. In the last 5 years data have emerged from studies of mammalian cells. It is now clear that RBM4 is an RNA-binding protein involved in diverse cellular processes that include alternative splicing of pre-mRNA, translation, and RNA silencing. Its structure, similar to other RNA-binding proteins, contains two RNA recognition motifs and a CCHC-type zinc finger. Here we review current information about the function of RBM4 and its localization within the cell. We then speculate about its possible relationship to disease.
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The analysis identified known regulators of mRNA stability, including RBM4 and ELAVL1, and correctly predicted the direction of their effect (destabilizing for RBM4 and stabilizing for ELAVL1).
“This analysis identified several known regulators of mRNA stability, including RBM4 and ELAVL1 (refs 31, 32), and correctly predicted the direction of their effect (destabilizing for RBM4 and stabilizing for ELAVL1”
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- Authors
- Markus, M. A., & Morris, B. J.
- Affiliations
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Morris, Brian J.
- Venue
- The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2009-04
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 740-743
- ISSN
- 1357-2725 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W1969076893
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- 50
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- 1.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Research and Splicing
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA regulation and disease
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
- Keywords
- RBM4, Alaudidae, RNA-binding proteins, alternative splicing, pre-mRNA splicing, translation (biology), RNA silencing, RNA recognition motif, CCHC zinc finger, circadian rhythm, subcellular localization, disease
- MeSH terms
- Animals, Humans, RNA-Binding Proteins
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