Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in RNA splicing. Predicted to act upstream of or within mRNA processing. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of U2-type catalytic step 1 spliceosome. Is expressed in several structures, including aorta; endocrine gland; genitourinary system; nervous system; and trachea. Orthologous to human YJU2 (YJU2 splicing factor homolog).