这个基因编码DNA损伤检查点的一个重要组成部分。编码的蛋白质结合到具有复制蛋白A的单链DNA上。该蛋白质还与共济失调毛细血管扩张症和RAD3相关蛋白激酶相互作用，导致其在DNA损伤引起的核内聚集。已发现该基因编码不同亚型的多个转录变体。[由RefSeq提供，2012年8月]
This gene encodes an essential component of the DNA damage checkpoint. The encoded protein binds to single-stranded DNA coated with replication protein A. The protein also interacts with the ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3 related protein kinase, resulting in its accumulation at intranuclear foci induced by DNA damage. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2012]