mRNA-binding protein that acts as a regulator of mRNAs translation and/or stability, and which is required for adult hippocampal neurogenesis (By similarity). Specifically binds to AU-rich elements (AREs) in the 3′-UTR of target mRNAs (By similarity). Promotes formation of some phase-separated membraneless compartment by undergoing liquid-liquid phase separation upon binding to AREs-containing mRNAs: mRNAs storage into membraneless compartments regulates their translation and/or stability (By similarity). Acts as a regulator of adult hippocampal neurogenesis by regulating translation and/or stability of NOG mRNA, thereby preventing NOG protein expression in the dentate gyrus (By similarity).
