Figure 6. Model for N1 exon repression by PTB.
Binding of PTB to the CU rich elements flanking the N1 exon allow its interaction with SL4 of U1 snRNA. This prevents U1 from interacting with the complex at the downstream 3′ splice site.
Binding of PTB to the CU rich elements flanking the N1 exon allow its interaction with SL4 of U1 snRNA. This prevents U1 from interacting with the complex at the downstream 3′ splice site.