Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables importin-alpha family protein binding activity and protein kinase binding activity. Involved in mitotic spindle assembly and regulation of mitotic spindle organization. Located in axon hillock and spindle. Is expressed in cerebral cortex ventricular layer; large intestine; nephrogenic zone; and small intestine. Orthologous to human TPX2 (TPX2 microtubule nucleation factor).