Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables 3',5'-cyclic-AMP phosphodiesterase activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including oocyte maturation; positive regulation of oocyte development; and regulation of meiotic nuclear division. Located in cytosol and membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; cranium; genitourinary system; and integumental system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hypertension and brachydactyly syndrome. Orthologous to human PDE3A (phosphodiesterase 3A).