Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables DNA endonuclease activity. Predicted to be involved in apoptotic DNA fragmentation. Located in cytoplasm and extracellular region. Is expressed in ganglia; medulla oblongata basal plate mantle layer; and ventral grey horn. Used to study cataract. Orthologous to human DNASE2B (deoxyribonuclease 2 beta).