RNA binding protein that binds to the poly-A tract of mRNA molecules . Associates with the 40S ribosomal subunit and with polysomes . Plays a role in the regulation of mRNA translation . Plays a role in the regulation of cell morphology and cytoskeletal organization (, ).
Subcellular locations: Cytoplasm, Stress granule, Cytoplasm, Cytosol
Localized throughout the cytosol. Partially localized in stress granules in response to arsenite treatment.