FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

Also known as STAU2_HUMAN, STAU2. RNA-binding protein required for the microtubule-dependent transport of neuronal RNA from the cell body to the dendrite. As protein synthesis occurs within the dendrite, the localization of specific mRNAs to dendrites may be a prerequisite for neurite outgrowth and plasticity at sites distant from the cell body (By similarity). Interacts with the exportin XPO5. This requires RNA and RAN bound to GTP. Interacts with microtubules. Isoform 2 and isoform 3 may also interact with ribosomes, and this association is independent of translation (By similarity). Identified in a mRNP complex, at least composed of DHX9, DDX3X, ELAVL1, HNRNPU, IGF2BP1, ILF3, PABPC1, PCBP2, PTBP2, STAU1, STAU2, SYNCRIP and YBX1. Interacts with TRIM71 (via NHL repeats) in an RNA-dependent manner (PubMed:23125361).

EXTERNAL LINKS

STAU2

Double-stranded RNA-binding protein Staufen homolog 2

ligandability Mutations

STAU2

Molecular Synopsis