mRNA 3'-UTR AU-rich region binding

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NamemRNA 3'-UTR AU-rich region binding
IDGO_0035925
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0017091

Exact synonym

adenylate/uridylate-rich element binding, mRNA 3'-UTR adenylate/uridylate-rich element binding

Description

Binding to a region containing frequent adenine and uridine bases within the 3' untranslated region of a mRNA molecule or in pre-mRNA intron. The ARE-binding element consensus is UUAUUUAUU. ARE-binding proteins control the stability and/or translation of mRNAs.

Related synonym

ARE binding, AU-rich element binding

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