Anti-DND1

This gene encodes a protein that binds to microRNA-targeting sequences of mRNAs, inhibiting microRNA-mediated repression. Reduced expression of this gene has been implicated in tongue squamous cell carcinoma. Two pseudogenes of this gene are located on the long arm of chromosome 17. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010], Protein function: RNA-binding factor that positively regulates gene expression by prohibiting miRNA-mediated gene suppression. Relieves miRNA repression in germline cells. Prohibits the function of several miRNAs by blocking the accessibility of target mRNAs. Sequence- specific RNA-binding factor that binds specifically to U-rich regions (URRs) in the 3' untranslated region (3'-UTR) of several mRNAs. Does not bind to miRNAs. May play a role during primordial germ cell (PGC) survival. However, does not seem to be essential for PGC migration. [The UniProt Consortium] Recommended dilutions: WB 1:500-2000. Cellular localization: Nucleus . Cytoplasm . Perinuclear germ granules, also called germ plasm or chromatoid body. Colocalizes in perinuclear sites with APOBEC3 (By similarity). .