Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Exhibits non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine phosphatase activity. Involved in blastocyst formation. Localizes to cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; immune system; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to human PTPN18 (protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 18).