Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables primary miRNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within regulation of stem cell proliferation. Located in postsynaptic density. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; cardiovascular system; early embryo; facial prominence; and hemolymphoid system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in alcohol dependence. Orthologous to human DGCR8 (DGCR8 microprocessor complex subunit).