PSME3-interacting protein (PSME3IP1)

Promotes the association of the proteasome activator complex subunit PSME3 with the 20S proteasome and regulates its activity. Inhibits PSME3-mediated degradation of some proteasome substrates, probably by changing their diffusion rate into the catalytic chamber of the proteasome.

Also inhibits the interaction of PSME3 with COIL, inhibits accumulation of PSME3 in Cajal bodies and positively regulates the amount of Cajal bodies in the nucleus. .