Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables RNA binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosome and negative regulation of neuron differentiation. Acts upstream of with a negative effect on gene expression. Acts upstream of or within neurogenesis and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; central nervous system ganglion; connective tissue; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PTBP1 (polypyrimidine tract binding protein 1).