gut-2 encodes a member of the Sm protein family with highest similarity to human U6 snRNA-associated Sm-like protein, LSm2, that affects embryonic viability.
Predicted to contribute to RNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in mRNA splicing, via spliceosome. Predicted to be located in P-body. Predicted to be part of Lsm1-7-Pat1 complex and ribonucleoprotein complex. Is an ortholog of human LSM2 (LSM2 homolog, U6 small nuclear RNA and mRNA degradation associated).