| Literature DB >> 9278474 |
W J Ma1, S Chung, H Furneaux.
Abstract
The Elav-like proteins are specific mRNA binding proteins which are required for cellular differentiation. They contain three characteristic RNP2/RNP1-type RNA binding motifs. Previously we have shown that the first and second RNA binding domains bind to AU-rich elements in the 3'-UTR of mRNA. In this paper we show that the Elav-like proteins exhibit poly(A) binding activity. This activity is distinct from poly(A) binding activities that have been previously described. The Elav-like proteins specifically bind to long chain poly(A) tails. We have shown that the third RNA binding domain encompasses this poly(A) binding activity. Using poly(A)-Sepharose beads in a 'sandwich' assay we have shown that the Elav-like proteins can bind simultaneously to the AU-rich element and to the poly(A) tail.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9278474 PMCID: PMC146929 DOI: 10.1093/nar/25.18.3564
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nucleic Acids Res ISSN: 0305-1048 Impact factor: 16.971