This gene encodes a nuclear pre-mRNA splicing factor. The encoded protein specifically recognizes the intron branch point sequence at the 3 splice site, together with the large subunit of U2 auxiliary factor (U2AF), and is required for the early stages of spliceosome assembly. It also plays a role in nuclear pre-mRNA retention and transcriptional repression. The encoded protein contains an N-terminal U2AF ligand motif, a central hnRNP K homology motif and quaking 2 region which bind a key branch-site adenosine within the branch point sequence, a zinc knuckles domain, and a C-terminal proline-rich domain. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2016],alternative products:Additional isoforms seem to exist,function:Necessary for the ATP-dependent first step of spliceosome assembly. Binds to the intron branch point sequence (BPS) 5-UACUAAC-3 of the pre-mRNA. May act as transcription repressor.,PTM:Phosphorylation on Ser-20 interferes with U2AF2 binding and spliceosome assembly. Isoform 6 is phosphorylated on Ser-463.,similarity:Belongs to the BBP/SF1 family.,similarity:Contains 1 CCHC-type zinc finger.,similarity:Contains 1 KH domain.,subunit:Binds U2AF2. Interacts with U1 snRNA. Binds EWSR1, FUS and TAF15.,tissue specificity:Detected in lung, ovary, adrenal gland, colon, kidney, muscle, pancreas, thyroid, placenta, brain, liver and heart.,
