Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Exhibits protein tyrosine phosphatase activity. Involved in several processes, including regulation of cell migration; regulation of protein phosphorylation; and regulation of signal transduction. Localizes to immunological synapse and ruffle membrane. Is expressed in midbrain; renal calyx; renal pelvis; and superior colliculus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in colorectal cancer. Orthologous to human PTPRJ (protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type J).