ELAVL2

Function

RNA-binding protein that binds to the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) of target mRNAs (By similarity). Seems to recognize a GAAA motif (By similarity). Can bind to its own 3'UTR, the FOS 3'UTR and the ID 3'UTR (By similarity).

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the RRM elav family.

Tissue Specificity

Brain; neural-specific.

Alternative names

HUB, ELAVL2, ELAV-like protein 2, ELAV-like neuronal protein 1, Hu-antigen B, Nervous system-specific RNA-binding protein Hel-N1, HuB

Database links

swissprot:Q12926 entrezGene:1996 entrezGene:1993 swissprot:Q14576 swissprot:P26378 omim:601673 omim:168360