The function of LARP6 (La ribonucleoprotein 6, translational regulator, ENSG00000166173) is as follows. Regulates the coordinated translation of type I collagen alpha-1 and alpha-2 mRNAs, CO1A1 and CO1A2. Stabilizes mRNAs through high-affinity binding of a stem-loop structure in their 5' UTR. This regulation requires VIM and MYH10 filaments, and the helicase DHX9. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:20603131, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21746880, ECO:0000269|PubMed:22190748}.