The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000149499 (EML3, EMAP like 3) is as follows. Regulates mitotic spindle assembly, microtubule (MT)- kinetochore attachment and chromosome separation via recruitment of HAUS augmin-like complex and TUBG1 to the existing MTs and promoting MT-based MT nucleation (PubMed:30723163). Required for proper alignnment of chromosomes during metaphase (PubMed:18445686). .