ribonuclease L (2', 5'-oligoisoadenylate synthetase-dependent)
Enables ribonucleoprotein complex binding activity. Acts upstream of or within fat cell differentiation; positive regulation of D-glucose import; and regulation of mRNA stability. Predicted to be located in nuclear matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including brain and retina nuclear layer.
Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Lynch syndrome and prostate cancer. Orthologous to human RNASEL (ribonuclease L). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, G
CN20, White). This protein is a member of the OABP subfamily. Alternatively referred to as the RNase L inhibitor, this protein functions to block the activity of ribonuclease L. Activation of ribonuclease L leads to inhibition of protein synthesis in the 2-5A/RNase L system, the central pathway for viral interferon action. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]