This gene encodes a member of a highly conserved protein family that exists from archaea to vertebrates and plants. The encoded protein may function in RNA metabolism. Mutations within this gene are associated with Shwachman-Bodian-Diamond syndrome. An alternative transcript has been described, but its biological nature has not been determined. This gene has a closely linked pseudogene that is distally located.,SBDS, CGI-97, SDS, SWDS, ribosome maturation protein SBDS,Epigenetics & Nuclear Signaling,RNA Binding,SBDS