HuR

HuR, also known as ELAVL1, is a protein inside cells that helps regulate how certain genes are expressed by binding to messenger RNA (mRNA). It stabilizes these mRNAs, preventing them from breaking down too quickly, which allows the cell to produce specific proteins more efficiently. HuR plays important roles in cell growth, immune responses, and stress management. Its activity can influence health and disease, including cancer, where it may promote tumor growth by increasing the production of proteins that support cell division and survival.