Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables histone deacetylase binding activity and protein-macromolecule adaptor activity. Involved in positive regulation of apoptotic process. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; oogenesis; and regulation of steroid biosynthetic process. Part of RNA polymerase II transcription repressor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; branchial arch; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and liver. Orthologous to human DDX20 (DEAD-box helicase 20).