Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable peptidase activity. Involved in negative regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis; positive regulation of membrane protein ectodomain proteolysis; and regulation of nervous system development. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; liver; lung; spleen; and upper jaw. Orthologous to human NRDC (nardilysin convertase).