RNA binding protein

RNA binding proteins are specialized molecules within cells that attach to RNA, the molecule responsible for carrying genetic instructions. Their main roles include helping RNA fold into proper shapes, guiding its transport within the cell, influencing how it is processed or translated into proteins, and protecting it from damage. By regulating these processes, RNA binding proteins ensure that proteins are produced correctly and at the right times, which is essential for normal cell function and response to changes. They act as quality controllers and facilitators in the complex machinery of gene expression.