Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables mRNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within mRNA splice site recognition and regulation of neural precursor cell proliferation. Part of spliceosomal complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PTBP2 (polypyrimidine tract binding protein 2).