The protein encoded by this gene appears to be a nucleolar GTPase that is essential for ribosomal pre-rRNA processing and cell proliferation. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. GNL3L (G Protein Nucleolar 3 Like) is a Protein Coding gene. Among its related pathways are Ribosome biogenesis in eukaryotes. GO annotations related to this gene include poly(A) RNA binding and GTPase activity. An important paralog of this gene is GNL3.