Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables microtubule binding activity. Predicted to be involved in establishment of mitotic spindle localization; mitotic chromosome condensation; and mitotic cytokinesis. Predicted to act upstream of or within mitotic sister chromatid segregation and positive regulation of mitotic nuclear division. Located in nucleolus. Is active in mitotic spindle. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; gut; immune system; respiratory system; and skin. Orthologous to human NUSAP1 (nucleolar and spindle associated protein 1).