This gene encodes a member of a family of proteins containing a ribonucleoprotein (RNP)-type RNA binding motif and a carboxyl-terminal arginine-serine-rich (RS) domain. The encoded protein functions as a pre-mRNA splicing factor. There is a pseudogene for this gene on chromosome 7. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. SRSF8 (Serine And Arginine Rich Splicing Factor 8) is a Protein Coding gene. Among its related pathways are mRNA Splicing - Major Pathway and Influenza A. GO annotations related to this gene include nucleic acid binding and nucleotide binding. An important paralog of this gene is SRSF2.