Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable UFM1 conjugating enzyme activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including protein ufmylation; response to endoplasmic reticulum stress; and reticulophagy. Is expressed in chondrocranium and liver. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in neurodevelopmental disorder with spasticity and poor growth. Orthologous to human UFC1 (ubiquitin-fold modifier conjugating enzyme 1).