heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs)

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs) are a group of proteins found in cells that help process and manage RNA, which are molecules that carry genetic instructions. They bind to RNA molecules in the nucleus (the cell’s control center) and influence how the RNA is modified, transported, and used to make proteins. Essentially, hnRNPs are vital for ensuring that genetic information is accurately turned into functional proteins, playing key roles in gene regulation, RNA splicing, and overall cell function.