Cold-inducible RNA-binding protein (CIRP) regulates target mRNA stabilization in the mouse testis

► RIP-Chip assay is a reliable method to identify the target mRNAs of CIRP in testis. ► RNA mutation is a feasible method in the analysis of recognition sequence of CIRP. ► CIRP in testis is possibly associated with infertility. ► (Un)(n ⩾ 2) is the most possible core recognition sequence of CIRP in testis. ► CIRP regulates target mRNA stability in testis.