RNA-binding protein that acts as a pre-mRNA splicing factor . Acts by promoting exon inclusion via regulation of exon cassette splicing . Also acts as a transcriptional coactivator for steroid nuclear receptors ESR1/ER-alpha and ESR2/ER-beta, and JUN/AP-1, independently of the pre-mRNA splicing factor activity (By similarity).
Nucleus speckle . Concentrated in nuclear speckles (PubMed:8227358). Colocalizes with the core spliceosomal snRNP proteins (PubMed:8227358). .
Widely expressed. Highly expressed in pancreas, skeletal muscle, lung and brain (PubMed:8227358). Expressed at intermediate level in kidney, liver and heart (PubMed:8227358).