Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables SUMO transferase activity. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process; protein localization to nucleus; and protein sumoylation. Located in nuclear body. Is expressed in several structures, including early conceptus; eye; genitourinary system; gut; and nervous system. Orthologous to human SUMO3 (small ubiquitin like modifier 3).