Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables mRNA (cytidine-5-)-methyltransferase activity and tRNA (cytidine-5-)-methyltransferase activity. Involved in several processes, including hair follicle maturation; meiotic cell cycle checkpoint signaling; and tRNA stabilization. Acts upstream of or within in utero embryonic development. Located in chromatoid body. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; cardiovascular system; central nervous system; extraembryonic component; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal recessive intellectual developmental disorder 5. Orthologous to human NSUN2 (NOP2/Sun RNA methyltransferase 2).