Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Exhibits RNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including gamete generation; negative regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway; and regulation of translation. Localizes to P-body; cytoplasmic stress granule; and nucleus. Is expressed in telencephalon and testis. Orthologous to human NANOS3 (nanos C2HC-type zinc finger 3).