Rabbit anti-Human HuR/ELAVL1 Monoclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q15717

Target Species

Human

Target Name

ELAVL1

Target Full Name

ELAV-like protein 1

Target Function

RNA-binding protein that binds to the 3'-UTR region of mRNAs and increases their stability. Involved in embryonic stem cells (ESCs) differentiation: preferentially binds mRNAs that are not methylated by N6-methyladenosine (m6A), stabilizing them, promoting ESCs differentiation. Binds to poly-U elements and AU-rich elements (AREs) in the 3'-UTR of target mRNAs. Binds avidly to the AU-rich element in FOS and IL3/interleukin-3 mRNAs. In the case of the FOS AU-rich element, binds to a core element of 27 nucleotides that contain AUUUA, AUUUUA, and AUUUUUA motifs. Binds preferentially to the 5'-UUUU[AG]UUU-3' motif in vitro. With ZNF385A, binds the 3'-UTR of p53/TP53 mRNA to control their nuclear export induced by CDKN2A. Hence, may regulate p53/TP53 expression and mediate in part the CDKN2A anti-proliferative activity. May also bind with ZNF385A the CCNB1 mRNA. Increases the stability of the leptin mRNA harboring an AU-rich element (ARE) in its 3' UTR.

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Cytoplasm, Stress granule.

Target Protein Families

RRM elav family

Target Tissue Specificity

Ubiquitous. Detected in brain, liver, thymus and muscle.

Target Research Area

Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling

Target Synonyms

ELAV (embryonic lethal abnormal vision Drosophila) like 1; ELAV (embryonic lethal; abnormal vision; Drosophila) like 1 (Hu antigen R); ELAV like 1; ELAV like RNA binding protein 1; ELAV-like protein 1; ELAV1; ELAV1_HUMAN; Elavl1; Embryonic lethal abnormal vision drosophila homolog like 1; Hu Antigen R; Hu-antigen R; Hua; HuR; MelG

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the ELAVL family of RNA-binding proteins that contain several RNA recognition motifs, and selectively bind AU-rich elements (AREs) found in the 3' untranslated regions of mRNAs. AREs signal degradation of mRNAs as a means to regulate gene expression, thus by binding AREs, the ELAVL family of proteins play a role in stabilizing ARE-containing mRNAs. This gene has been implicated in a variety of biological processes and has been linked to a number of diseases, including cancer. It is highly expressed in many cancers, and could be potentially useful in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy.