Predicted to enable RNA binding activity; chromatin binding activity; and histone binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; regulation of centrosome duplication; and ribosome biogenesis. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of ribonucleoprotein complex. Predicted to be active in centrosome; cytoplasm; and nuclear lumen. Is expressed in dermal system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in acute myeloid leukemia. Orthologous to human NPM1 (nucleophosmin 1).