Recombinant Human La-related protein 1 (LARP1), Truncated

Uniprot Id

Q6PKG0

Target Species

Human

Target Name

LARP1

Target Full Name

La-related protein 1

Target Function

RNA-binding protein that regulates the translation of specific target mRNA species downstream of the mTORC1 complex, in function of growth signals and nutrient availability. Interacts on the one hand with the 3' poly-A tails that are present in all mRNA molecules, and on the other hand with the 7-methylguanosine cap structure of mRNAs containing a 5' terminal oligopyrimidine (5'TOP) motif, which is present in mRNAs encoding ribosomal proteins and several components of the translation machinery. The interaction with the 5' end of mRNAs containing a 5'TOP motif leads to translational repression by preventing the binding of EIF4G1. When mTORC1 is activated, LARP1 is phosphorylated and dissociates from the 5' untranslated region (UTR) of mRNA. Does not prevent binding of EIF4G1 to mRNAs that lack a 5'TOP motif. Interacts with the free 40S ribosome subunit and with ribosomes, both monosomes and polysomes. Under normal nutrient availability, interacts primarily with the 3' untranslated region (UTR) of mRNAs encoding ribosomal proteins and increases protein synthesis. Associates with actively translating ribosomes and stimulates translation of mRNAs containing a 5'TOP motif, thereby regulating protein synthesis, and as a consequence, cell growth and proliferation. Stabilizes mRNAs species with a 5'TOP motif, which is required to prevent apoptosis.; (Microbial infection) Positively regulates the replication of dengue virus (DENV).

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm. Cytoplasmic granule.

Target Protein Families

LARP family

Target Synonyms

LARP1; KIAA0731; LARP; La-related protein 1; La ribonucleoprotein domain family member 1

Target Background

Enables eukaryotic initiation factor 4E binding activity; nucleic acid binding activity; and ribosomal small subunit binding activity. Involved in several processes, including TORC1 signaling; cellular response to rapamycin; and posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression. Located in cytoplasmic stress granule. Colocalizes with TORC1 complex and polysomal ribosome.