7ww3

Structural highlights

Function

IF2B1_MOUSE RNA-binding factor that recruits target transcripts to cytoplasmic protein-RNA complexes (mRNPs). This transcript 'caging' into mRNPs allows mRNA transport and transient storage (PubMed:15355996, PubMed:17264115, PubMed:21964071, PubMed:22465430, PubMed:23388827). It also modulates the rate and location at which target transcripts encounter the translational apparatus and shields them from endonuclease attacks or microRNA-mediated degradation. Preferentially binds to N6-methyladenosine (m6A)-containing mRNAs and increases their stability (By similarity). Regulates localized beta-actin/ACTB mRNA translation, a crucial process for cell polarity, cell migration and neurite outgrowth. Co-transcriptionally associates with the ACTB mRNA in the nucleus. This binding involves a conserved 54-nucleotide element in the ACTB mRNA 3'-UTR, known as the 'zipcode'. The RNP thus formed is exported to the cytoplasm, binds to a motor protein and is transported along the cytoskeleton to the cell periphery. During transport, prevents ACTB mRNA from being translated into protein. When the RNP complex reaches its destination near the plasma membrane, IGF2BP1 is phosphorylated. This releases the mRNA, allowing ribosomal 40S and 60S subunits to assemble and initiate ACTB protein synthesis. Monomeric ACTB then assembles into the subcortical actin cytoskeleton (By similarity). During neuronal development, key regulator of neurite outgrowth, growth cone guidance and neuronal cell migration, presumably through the spatiotemporal fine tuning of protein synthesis, such as that of ACTB (By similarity). May regulate mRNA transport to activated synapses (By similarity). Binds to the 3'-UTR of CD44 mRNA and stabilizes it, hence promotes cell adhesion and invadopodia formation in cancer cells (By similarity). Binds to the oncofetal H19 transcript and regulates its localization (By similarity). Binds to and stabilizes BTRC/FBW1A mRNA (By similarity). Binds to the adenine-rich autoregulatory sequence (ARS) located in PABPC1 mRNA and represses its translation. PABPC1 mRNA-binding is stimulated by PABPC1 protein. Prevents BTRC/FBW1A mRNA degradation by disrupting microRNA-dependent interaction with AGO2 (By similarity). During cellular stress, such as oxidative stress or heat shock, stabilizes target mRNAs that are recruited to stress granules, including CD44, IGF2, MAPK4, MYC, PTEN, RAPGEF2 and RPS6KA5 transcripts (By similarity). Interacts with GAP43 transcript and transports it to axons. Binds to the 3'-UTR of IGF2 mRNA by a mechanism of cooperative and sequential dimerization and regulates IGF2 mRNA subcellular localization and translation (PubMed:23388827). Binds to MYC mRNA, in the coding region instability determinant (CRD) of the open reading frame (ORF), hence prevents MYC cleavage by endonucleases and possibly microRNA targeting to MYC-CRD. Binding to MYC mRNA is enhanced by m6A-modification of the CRD (By similarity). Binds to and stabilizes ABCB1/MDR-1 mRNA. Binds to the neuron-specific TAU mRNA and regulates its localization. Plays a direct role in the transport and translation of transcripts required for axonal regeneration in adult sensory neurons. During interstinal wound repair, interacts with and stabilizes PTGS2 transcript. PTGS2 mRNA stabilization may be crucial for colonic mucosal wound healing.[UniProtKB:Q9NZI8]^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

See Also

• Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein

References

1. ↑ Liao B, Patel M, Hu Y, Charles S, Herrick DJ, Brewer G. Targeted knockdown of the RNA-binding protein CRD-BP promotes cell proliferation via an insulin-like growth factor II-dependent pathway in human K562 leukemia cells. J Biol Chem. 2004 Nov 19;279(47):48716-24. PMID:15355996 doi:10.1074/jbc.M405853200
2. ↑ Sparanese D, Lee CH. CRD-BP shields c-myc and MDR-1 RNA from endonucleolytic attack by a mammalian endoribonuclease. Nucleic Acids Res. 2007;35(4):1209-21. PMID:17264115 doi:10.1093/nar/gkl1148
3. ↑ Donnelly CJ, Willis DE, Xu M, Tep C, Jiang C, Yoo S, Schanen NC, Kirn-Safran CB, van Minnen J, English A, Yoon SO, Bassell GJ, Twiss JL. Limited availability of ZBP1 restricts axonal mRNA localization and nerve regeneration capacity. EMBO J. 2011 Sep 30;30(22):4665-77. PMID:21964071 doi:10.1038/emboj.2011.347
4. ↑ Manieri NA, Drylewicz MR, Miyoshi H, Stappenbeck TS. Igf2bp1 is required for full induction of Ptgs2 mRNA in colonic mesenchymal stem cells in mice. Gastroenterology. 2012 Jul;143(1):110-21.e10. PMID:22465430 doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2012.03.037
5. ↑ Dai N, Christiansen J, Nielsen FC, Avruch J. mTOR complex 2 phosphorylates IMP1 cotranslationally to promote IGF2 production and the proliferation of mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Genes Dev. 2013 Feb 1;27(3):301-12. PMID:23388827 doi:10.1101/gad.209130.112
6. ↑ Li X, Guo W, Wen Y, Meng C, Zhang Q, Chen H, Zhao X, Wu B. Structural basis for the RNA binding properties of mouse IGF2BP3. Structure. 2025 Feb 12:S0969-2126(25)00022-X. PMID:39986276 doi:10.1016/j.str.2025.01.022