Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable DNA/RNA hybrid binding activity. Predicted to contribute to RNA polymerase I activity. Acts upstream of or within embryo implantation; nucleologenesis; and rRNA transcription. Located in chromosome and nucleolus. Part of RNA polymerase I complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; heart; integumental system; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Treacher Collins syndrome 4. Orthologous to human POLR1B (RNA polymerase I subunit B).