Involved in DNA replication and the cellular response to DNA damage. May participate in DNA replication factories and create a bridge between DNA replication and repair mediated by high molecular weight complexes. May play a role in illegitimate recombination and regulation of gene expression. May participate in mRNA processing. Binds, in vitro, to double-stranded DNA. Also shown to bind preferentially to curved DNA in vitro and in vivo (By similarity). Binds via its C-terminal domain to RNA in vitro.
Subcellular locations: Nucleus, Cytoplasm
During S phase, strongly associated with the nuclear matrix, and to chromosomal DNA in the presence of DNA damage. Also shows cytoplasmic localization in elongated spermatids.
Ubiquitously expressed in all tissues examined, with highest levels in skeletal muscle, heart and testis. Differentially expressed in non-tumorigenic and tumorigenic cell lines. Highly expressed in proliferating epithelial keratinocyte cells in vitro (at protein level).