Pumilio homolog 2 (PUM2)

Sequence-specific RNA-binding protein that acts as a post-transcriptional repressor by binding the 3'-UTR of mRNA targets. Binds to an RNA consensus sequence, the Pumilio Response Element (PRE), 5'-UGUANAUA-3', that is related to the Nanos Response Element (NRE) (, PubMed:21397187).

Mediates post- transcriptional repression of transcripts via different mechanisms: functions via direct recruiting of the CCR4-POP2-NOT deadenylase leading to translational inhibition and mRNA degradation (PubMed:22955276). Acts as a post-transcriptional repressor of E2F3 mRNAs by binding to its 3'-UTR and easing miRNA regulation (PubMed:22345517).