The PA2G4 gene is located on chromosome 12 and is a protein-coding gene. It encodes an RNA-binding protein that is involved in growth regulation. The protein is present in pre-ribosomal ribonucleoprotein complexes and may be involved in ribosome assembly and the regulation of intermediate and late steps of rRNA processing .
PA2G4 interacts with the cytoplasmic domain of the ErbB3 receptor, contributing to the transduction of growth regulatory signals. It also acts as a transcriptional co-repressor of androgen receptor-regulated genes and other cell cycle regulatory genes through its interactions with histone deacetylases . This protein has been implicated in growth inhibition and the induction of differentiation of human cancer cells .
PA2G4 is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues, with cytoplasmic localization. It is involved in several pathways, including the innate immune system and the coregulation of androgen receptor activity . The protein’s expression and localization suggest its involvement in fundamental cellular processes.
Human recombinant PA2G4 is used in research to study its function and mechanism in cellular processes. It is also utilized in drug development and cancer research due to its involvement in growth regulation and signal transduction pathways.