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qkia

Gene
qkia
Protein
Protein quaking-A
Organism
Danio rerio
Length
341 amino acids
Function
RNA-binding protein that plays a central role in myelinization. Binds to the 5'-NACUAAY-N(1,20)-UAAY-3' RNA core sequence. Acts by regulating pre-mRNA splicing, mRNA export, mRNA stability and protein translation. Required to protect and promote stability of mRNAs which promotes oligodendrocyte differentiation. Participates in mRNA transport by regulating the nuclear export of MBP mRNA. Also involved in regulation of mRNA splicing of some pre-mRNA. Acts as a translational repressor (By similarity).
Mass
37.934 kDa
Sequence
MVGEMEVKERPRPSPDYLMQLLNEKKLMTSLPNLCGIFTHLERLLDEEINRVRKDMYNDSVNGLVDKHPLELPEPVGPIVHLQEKLFVPVKEYPDYNFVGRILGPRGLTAKQLEAETGCKIMVRGRSSMRDKKKEEQNRGKPNWEHLNEDLHVLITVEDTQTRAEIKMRRAVEEVKKLLVPAAEGEDNLKKMQLMELAILNGTYRDTNIKAPTLAFSLAAAAAAAQGPRLIAAPPGQVLPPATLRPPTPAGTPIMNIIRPTQMATVLPNGTPTLVPPTPDAGIIYTTPYDYPYALAPTSLLEYPIEHSGVLGAMATKVRRHDSRVHPYQRIVTADRAATGN