RNA Cap-Binding Proteins

**Definition:** Proteins that specifically bind to RNA CAPS and form nuclear cap binding protein complexes. In addition to stabilizing the 5' end of mRNAs, they serve a diverse array of functions such as enhancing mRNA transport out of the CELL NUCLEUS and regulating MRNA TRANSLATION in the CYTOPLASM.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.725.750 - D12.776.664.962.750

**Synonyms:** - Cap Binding Protein - Cap Binding Proteins - mRNA Cap Binding Proteins - RNA Cap Binding Proteins