SCUBA

PUM2 — Pumilio RNA binding family member 2

PUM2 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 2 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.

PUM2's module in each cell type

Cell typeModuleShares the module with
Gamma-delta T cellsCentrosome Organization
DNA/chromatin regulation
AKAP9, ARMCX6, CCNT2, CEP350, CUL5, DDHD1, DDX42, DENND6A +23 more
MacrophagesEndosomal Vesicle Trafficking
Vesicular traficking
ADAM17, AP3B1, ARFGEF1, ARID1B, ARK2N, ASAP1, ATF6, ATP11A +48 moreView in SCUBA

About the gene

SynonymsKIAA0235, PUMH2
Chromosome2: 20248691-20352234
Predicted locationIntracellular
Essential geneNo
Protein classPredicted intracellular proteins
Molecular functionRNA-binding
Biological processTranslation regulation

Function

Sequence-specific RNA-binding protein that acts as a post- transcriptional repressor by binding the 3'-UTR of mRNA targets. Binds to an RNA consensus sequence, the Pumilio Response Element (PRE), 5'- UGUANAUA-3', that is related to the Nanos Response Element (NRE). Mediates post-transcriptional repression of transcripts via different mechanisms: acts via direct recruitment of the CCR4-POP2-NOT deadenylase leading to translational inhibition and mRNA degradation. Also mediates deadenylation- independent repression by promoting accessibility of miRNAs. Acts as a post-transcriptional repressor of E2F3 mRNAs by binding to its 3'-UTR and facilitating miRNA regulation. Plays a role in cytoplasmic sensing of viral infection. Represses a program of genes necessary to maintain genomic stability such as key mitotic, DNA repair and DNA replication factors. Its ability to repress those target mRNAs is regulated by the lncRNA NORAD (non-coding RNA activated by DNA damage) which, due to its high abundance and multitude of PUMILIO binding sites, is able to sequester a significant fraction of PUM1 and PUM2 in the cytoplasm. May regulate DCUN1D3 mRNA levels. May support proliferation and self-renewal of stem cells. Binds specifically to miRNA MIR199A precursor, with PUM1, regulates miRNA MIR199A expression at a postranscriptional level.

Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt

Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.