Table 1 Genes encoding cytoplasmic PABPs in various organisms
| Organism | Number of PABPC genes |
|---|---|
| Arabidopsis thaliana | 8 |
| Caenorhabditis elegans | 2 |
| Candida albicans | 1 |
| Drosophila melanogaster | 1 |
| Homo sapiens | 4 |
| Mus musculus | 2 |
| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | 1 |
| Schizosaccharomyces pombe | 1 |
| Xenopus laevis | 3 |