This gene belongs to the FAM50 family. The encoded protein is highly conserved in length and sequence across different species. It is a basic protein containing a nuclear localization signal, and may function as a DNA-binding protein or a transcriptional factor. FAM50A (Family With Sequence Similarity 50 Member A) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with FAM50A include Intellectual Developmental Disorder, X-Linked, Syndromic, Armfield Type and Armfield Syndrome. Gene Ontology (GO) annotations related to this gene include RNA binding. An important paralog of this gene is FAM50B. Probably involved in the regulation of pre-mRNA splicing.