Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables ribonucleoprotein complex binding activity. Involved in cell population proliferation and cleavage in ITS2 between 5.8S rRNA and LSU-rRNA of tricistronic rRNA transcript (SSU-rRNA, 5.8S rRNA, LSU-rRNA). Acts upstream of or within rRNA processing and ribosomal large subunit biogenesis. Located in nucleolus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; female reproductive system; and urinary system. Orthologous to human BOP1 (BOP1 ribosomal biogenesis factor).