Context-dependent control of alternative splicing by RNA-binding proteins

RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) influence alternative splicing in a highly context-sensitive and combinatorial manner, and it is therefore difficult to predict their actions on the basis of genomic sequence. However, recent progress in understanding alternative splicing, particularly using global approaches, has revealed new sets of rules for deciphering these patterns. This Review outlines the function of RBPs at different levels and describes the...