PNLDC1 deadenylase affects translational rate and cell proliferation in mESCs.
PNLDC1 is a member of the DEDD deadenylases, known for its specificity in poly(A) tail removal during mRNA turnover. While initially characterized for its function in pre-piRNA trimming critical to spermatogenesis and transposon silencing, its broader deadenylase activity which is especially pronounced during early dev...