Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables mRNA 3'-UTR binding activity. Acts upstream of or within RNA splicing. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; central nervous system; eye; genitourinary system; and tooth. Used to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 6. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 6; essential tremor 4; liposarcoma; and neurodegenerative disease. Orthologous to human FUS (FUS RNA binding protein).