The protein encoded by this gene interacts with poly(A)-binding protein and with the cap-binding complex eIF4A. It is involved in translational initiation and protein biosynthesis. Overexpression of this gene in COS7 cells stimulates translation. Alternative splicing occurs at this locus and three transcript variants encoding three distinct isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Alternative Names
PABC1-interacting protein 1 PABP-interacting protein 1 PAIP-1 poly(A)-binding protein-interacting protein 1 similar to central domain of eukaryotic initiation factor 4G