This gene encodes an essential splicing factor. The encoded protein associates with the U2 auxiliary factor heterodimer, which is required for the recognition of a functional 3' splice site in pre-mRNA splicing, and may play a role in network interactions during spliceosome assembly. [provided by RefSeq
Other Designations:
OTTHUMP00000022976,U2 small nuclear RNA auxiliary factor 1-like 2,U2 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein auxiliary factor, small subunit 2,U2(RNU2) small nuclear RNA auxiliary factor 1-like 2,U2AF35-related protein