Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables lncRNA binding activity; mRNA binding activity; and translation initiation factor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including mRNA splice site recognition; regulation of alternative mRNA splicing, via spliceosome; and spermatid development. Located in cytoplasm and male germ cell nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; central nervous system; early embryo; musculature; and testis. Orthologous to human CELF1 (CUGBP Elav-like family member 1).