Rabbit anti-Human QKI Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q96PU8

Target Species

Human

Target Name

QKI

Target Full Name

KH domain-containing RNA-binding protein QKI

Target Function

RNA-binding protein that plays a central role in myelinization. Binds to the 5'-NACUAAY-N(1,20)-UAAY-3' RNA core sequence. Regulates target mRNA stability. In addition, acts by regulating pre-mRNA splicing, mRNA export and protein translation. Required to protect and promote stability of mRNAs such as MBP and CDKN1B. Regulator of oligodendrocyte differentiation and maturation in the brain that may play a role in myelin and oligodendrocyte dysfunction in schizophrenia. Participates in mRNA transport by regulating the nuclear export of MBP mRNA. Also involved in regulation of mRNA splicing of MAG pre-mRNA. Acts as a translational repressor.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus. Cytoplasm.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in the frontal cortex of brain. Down-regulated in the brain of schizophrenic patients.

Target Research Area

Neuroscience

Target Synonyms

DKFZp586I0923; HKQ; Homolog of mouse quaking QKI KH domain RNA binding protein; Hqk; HQK1; HqkI; OTTHUMP00000017581; OTTHUMP00000017582; OTTHUMP00000017583; Protein quaking; QK; QK1; QK3; QKI; QKI_HUMAN; QKI1; Quaking homolog; Quaking homolog KH domain RNA binding; Quaking homolog KH domain RNA binding mouse; Quaking isoform 1; Quaking protein; RNA binding protein HQK

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is an RNA-binding protein that regulates pre-mRNA splicing, export of mRNAs from the nucleus, protein translation, and mRNA stability. The encoded protein is involved in myelinization and oligodendrocyte differentiation and may play a role in schizophrenia. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.