Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Acts upstream of or within several processes, including common myeloid progenitor cell proliferation; endosomal vesicle fusion; and spleen development. Located in early endosome. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; gut; hemolymphoid system gland; and liver and biliary system. Used to study myelodysplastic syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia. Orthologous to human SAMD9L (sterile alpha motif domain containing 9 like).