This gene encodes the human homolog of the yeast Imp3 protein. The protein localizes to the nucleoli and interacts with the U3 snoRNP complex. The protein contains an S4 domain. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],function:Component of the 60-80S U3 small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein (U3 snoRNP). Required for the early cleavages during pre-18S ribosomal RNA processing.,similarity:Belongs to the ribosomal protein S4P family.,similarity:Contains 1 S4 RNA-binding domain.,subunit:Component of a heterotrimeric complex containing IMP3, IMP4 and MPHOSPH10. Interacts with MPHOSPH10.,