Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables several functions, including misfolded protein binding activity; protein kinase inhibitor activity; and protein-folding chaperone binding activity. Involved in cellular response to cold; proteolysis involved in protein catabolic process; and regulation of translational initiation. Located in cytosol and endoplasmic reticulum lumen. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to human DNAJC3 (DnaJ heat shock protein family (Hsp40) member C3).