background:
The protein encoded by this gene is highly similar to cytoplasmic polyadenylation element binding protein (CPEB), an mRNA-binding protein that regulates cytoplasmic polyadenylation of mRNA as a trans factor in oogenesis and spermatogenesis. Studies of the similar gene in mice suggested a possible role of this protein in transcriptionally inactive haploid spermatids. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Function:
CPEB2, (Cytoplasmic polyadenylation element-binding protein 2), belongs to the RRM CPEB family and contains 2 RRM (RNA recognition motif) domains. It may bind poly(U) RNA oligomers. It may play a role in translational regulation of stored mRNAs in transcriptionally inactive haploid spermatids. There are 7 named isoforms [FASTA] produced by alternative splicing.
Subcellular Location:
Cytoplasmic
Similarity:
Belongs to the RRM CPEB family.
Contains 2 RRM (RNA recognition motif) domains.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 132864 Human
Entrez Gene: 231207 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 72949 Rat
Omim: 610605 Human
SwissProt: Q7Z5Q1 Human
SwissProt: Q812E0 Mouse
Unigene: 656937 Human
Unigene: 162283 Rat
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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