Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables mRNA 3'-UTR AU-rich region binding activity. Acts upstream of or within germ cell development; positive regulation of stem cell proliferation; and stem cell division. Located in cytoplasmic stress granule and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; central nervous system; primordial germ cell; sensory organ; and testis. Orthologous to human TIAL1 (TIA1 cytotoxic granule associated RNA binding protein like 1).