Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
translational control, Poly(A)-binding protein, hGH, PABP
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Poly(A)-binding protein or PABP is found in high concentrations in all eukaryotic cells. Cell biologists have speculated for a long time that PABP plays an important role in stabilizing the fragile MRNA molecule so that it can be more effectively translated into its final gene product. PABP does this by binding to the Poly(A) tail at the 3′ end of the MRNA. 1,2
Recommended Citation
Spencer, Eliott and Kaspar, Dr. Roger
(2013)
"TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL OF POLY(A)-BINDING PROTEIN EXPRESSION,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2577.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2577