Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Acts upstream of or within regulation of axon extension and retina homeostasis. Predicted to be part of Pwp2p-containing subcomplex of 90S preribosome and small-subunit processome. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; alimentary system; lung; submandibular gland primordium; and testis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in glaucoma and primary open angle glaucoma. Orthologous to human WDR36 (WD repeat domain 36).