Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable RNA polymerase III general transcription initiation factor activity. Predicted to be involved in 5S class rRNA transcription by RNA polymerase III and transcription initiation at RNA polymerase III promoter. Part of ribonucleoprotein complex. Is expressed in central nervous system; genitourinary system; and submandibular gland primordium. Orthologous to human GTF3C1 (general transcription factor IIIC subunit 1).