Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including AMPylase activity; ATP binding activity; and Hsp70 protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of IRE1-mediated unfolded protein response and response to endoplasmic reticulum stress. Predicted to act upstream of or within response to unfolded protein. Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Is expressed in central nervous system; genitourinary system; gut gland; and stomach. Orthologous to human FICD (FIC domain protein adenylyltransferase).