RBM17 is a crucial component of the spliceosome complex, which is involved in the second catalytic step of mRNA splicing . The protein binds to the single-stranded 3’AG at the exon/intron border and promotes its utilization in the splicing process . This function is essential for the regulation of alternative splicing and the utilization of cryptic splice sites .
The primary function of RBM17 is to facilitate the splicing of pre-mRNA by promoting the utilization of specific splice sites . This role is critical for the proper processing of mRNA and the regulation of gene expression. Additionally, RBM17 is involved in the regulation of alternative splicing, which allows for the generation of multiple protein isoforms from a single gene .
The expression and activity of RBM17 are regulated at multiple levels, including transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and post-translational modifications . Alternative splicing of the RBM17 gene itself results in multiple transcript variants, which may have distinct functions and regulatory mechanisms .