Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables RNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in proteasome-mediated ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Located in P-body and nuclear matrix. Part of proteasome core complex. Is expressed in central nervous system and retina. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in myocardial infarction. Orthologous to human PSMA6 (proteasome 20S subunit alpha 6).