Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables cohesin loader activity; mediator complex binding activity; and promoter-specific chromatin binding activity. Involved in mitotic sister chromatid segregation; positive regulation of neuron migration; and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including embryonic viscerocranium morphogenesis; fat cell differentiation; and positive regulation of ossification. Located in nucleus. Part of chromatin and integrator complex. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; integumental system; limb; nervous system; and nose. Used to study Cornelia de Lange syndrome and Cornelia de Lange syndrome 1. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Cornelia de Lange syndrome and Cornelia de Lange syndrome 1. Orthologous to human NIPBL (NIPBL cohesin loading factor).