Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables RNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of mRNA splicing, via spliceosome; positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and regulation of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage by p53 class mediator. Located in cytoplasmic stress granule. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; musculature; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Raynaud disease. Orthologous to human HNRNPK (heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein K).