ZNF346

The protein encoded by this gene is a nucleolar, zinc finger protein that preferentially binds to double-stranded (ds) RNA or RNA/DNA hybrids, rather than DNA alone. Mutational studies indicate that the zinc finger domains are not only essential for dsRNA binding, but are also required for its nucleolar localization. The encoded protein may be involved in cell growth and survival. It plays a role in protecting neurons by inhibiting cell cycle re-entry via stimulation of p21 gene expression. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2015]

Zinc Finger Protein 346

Binds with low affinity to dsDNA and ssRNA, and with high affinity to dsRNA, with no detectable sequence specificity (PubMed:24521053).
May bind to specific miRNA hairpins (PubMed:28431233).

Nucleus, nucleolus
Cytoplasm
Note: Nuclear at steady state, primarily in the nucleolus. Shuttles between the nucleus and cytoplasm when associated with XPO5.