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ArticleJournal of molecular cell biology2026

RNA-binding protein Rbm38 as a multifaceted post-transcriptional regulator in zebrafish pancreatic development.

Xiangmin Zhang, Xianpeng Li, Rui Liu, Lu Wang, Yunchao Wang, Ailong Zhang, Shuaiqi Yang, Hongyan Li

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Xiangmin ZhangCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Xianpeng LiCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Rui LiuCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Lu WangCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Yunchao WangCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Ailong ZhangCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Shuaiqi YangCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Hongyan LiCollege of Marine Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity (Ministry of Education) and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 31872187National Natural Science Foundation of China 32171139National Natural Science Foundation of China 32471162Qingdao Postdoctoral Science Foundation QDBSH20240102157Science and Technology Innovation Project of Longhua Hospital LSKJ202203204
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Abstract

RNA-binding motif protein 38 (Rbm38), also known as RNPC1, is a major regulator of post-transcriptional gene expression. It represents a potential candidate gene linked to the susceptibility of type 2 diabetes, and decreased RBM38 expression can enhance the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells in humans. However, its role in pancreatic development remains elusive. In this study, we explored the function of Rbm38 using zebrafish as a model. Pancreatic expression of Rbm38 is present at larval stages and is controlled by several transcription factors acting on specific rbm38 promoter regions. The loss of Rbm38 leads to abnormal pancreatic enlargement. Mechanistically, Rbm38 is involved in several aspects of post-transcriptional regulation of pancreatic gene expression. It destabilizes pdx1 transcripts by binding to the 3'-untranslated region and regulates alternative splicing of key pancreatic transcription factor genes, including isl1a, smad2, and nkx2.2a. These findings elucidate the role of Rbm38 in pancreatic development and highlight its significance in maintaining pancreatic homeostasis.

Indexed as

PancreasRNA-Binding ProteinsRNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalZebrafishZebrafish Proteins3' Untranslated RegionsAlternative SplicingAnimalsGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalHomeobox Protein Nkx-2.2Homeodomain ProteinsHumansLIM-Homeodomain ProteinsPromoter Regions, GeneticTrans-ActivatorsTranscription Factors3' Untranslated RegionsHomeobox Protein Nkx-2.2Homeodomain ProteinsLIM-Homeodomain Proteinspancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1 proteinRNA-Binding ProteinsTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsZebrafish Proteinspancreaspost-transcriptional regulationRbm38zebrafish

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PMID40796306
PMCPMC12866639

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