Protein
ELAV-like protein 4
Function
May play a role in neuron-specific RNA processing. Protects CDKN1A mRNA from decay by binding to its 3'-UTR. Binds to AU-rich sequences (AREs) of target mRNAs, including VEGF and FOS mRNA (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the RRM elav family.
Sequence
MEWNGLKMIISTMEPQVSNGPTSNTSNGPSSNNRNCPSPMQTGAATDDSKTNLIVNYLPQNMTQEEFRSLFGSIGEIESCKLVRDKITGQSLGYGFVNYIDPKDAEKAINTLNGLRLQTKTIKVSYARPSSASIRDANLYVSGLPKTMTQKELEQLFSQYGRIITSRILVDQVTGVSRGVGFIRFDKRIEAEEAIKGLNGQKPSGATEPITVKFANNPSQKSSQALLSQLYQSPNRRYPGPLHHQAQRFRLDNLLNMAYGVKRLMSGPVPPSACPPRFSPITIDGMTSLVGMNIPGHTGTGWCIFVYNLSPDSDESVLWQLFGPFGAVNNVKVIRDFNTNKCKGFGFVTMTNYDEAAMAIASLNGYRLGDRVLQVSFKTNKAHKS