Binds to actin on the surface of endothelial cells; once bound, angiogenin is endocytosed and translocated to the nucleus. Stimulates ribosomal RNA synthesis including that containing the initiation site sequences of 45S rRNA. Cleaves tRNA within anticodon loops to produce tRNA-derived stress-induced fragments (tiRNAs) which inhibit protein synthesis and triggers the assbly of stress granules (SGs) . Angiogenin induces vascularization of normal and malignant tissues. Angiogenic activity is regulated by interaction with RNH1 in vivo. Has very low ribonuclease activity.
Solution structure of bovine angiogenin by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.Lequin O., Albaret C., Bontems F., Spik G., Lallemand J.-Y.Biochemistry 35:8870-8880(1996)
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