gene: rpb-2 [Browse genome (BioProject PRJNA13758)] [Search on AGR]
Caenorhabditis elegans Predicted to enable several functions, including DNA-directed 5'-3' RNA polymerase activity; metal ion binding activity; and ribonucleoside binding activity. Predicted to contribute to RNA polymerase II activity. Predicted to be involved in transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of RNA polymerase II, core complex. Expressed in head and tail. Is an ortholog of human POLR2B (RNA polymerase II subunit B).