Recombinant Human RNA binding protein fox-1 homolog 2 (RBFOX2)

Uniprot Id

O43251

Target Species

Human

Target Name

RBFOX2

Target Full Name

RNA binding protein fox-1 homolog 2

Target Function

RNA-binding protein that regulates alternative splicing events by binding to 5'-UGCAUGU-3' elements. Prevents binding of U2AF2 to the 3'-splice site. Regulates alternative splicing of tissue-specific exons and of differentially spliced exons during erythropoiesis. RNA-binding protein that seems to act as a coregulatory factor of ER-alpha.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus. Cytoplasm.

Target Research Area

Transcription

Target Synonyms

RNBP2; Fox 1 homologue; Fox-1 homolog B; FOX2; FXH; Hexaribonucleotide-binding protein 2; HNRBP2; RBFOX2; Repressor of tamoxifen transcriptional activity; RFOX2_HUMAN; RNA binding motif protein 9; RNA binding protein 9; RNA binding protein fox-1 homolog 2; RNA-binding motif protein 9; RNA-binding protein 9; RTA

Target Background

This gene is one of several human genes similar to the C. elegans gene Fox-1. This gene encodes an RNA binding protein that is thought to be a key regulator of alternative exon splicing in the nervous system and other cell types. The protein binds to a conserved UGCAUG element found downstream of many alternatively spliced exons and promotes inclusion of the alternative exon in mature transcripts. The protein also interacts with the estrogen receptor 1 transcription factor and regulates estrogen receptor 1 transcriptional activity. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.