Predicted to be a structural constituent of nuclear pore. Predicted to be involved in RNA export from nucleus and protein import into nucleus. Predicted to act upstream of or within mRNA transport and protein transport. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of nuclear pore inner ring. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Sandestig-Stefanova syndrome and respiratory failure. Orthologous to human NUP188 (nucleoporin 188).