The protein encoded by this gene plays a role in ribosomal protein transport and in the assembly of the 5S ribonucleoprotein particle (5S RNP). The encoded protein also may be involved in NOD2-mediated NF-kappaB signaling. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016] Expression Ubiquitous expression in appendix (RPKM 5.5), spleen (RPKM 4.5) and 25 other tissues.