Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including ATP binding activity; RNA helicase activity; and nucleic acid binding activity. Involved in several processes, including male meiotic nuclear division; piRNA processing; and siRNA-mediated retrotransposon silencing by heterochromatin formation. Part of PET complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; gut; hemolymphoid system gland; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human TDRD12 (tudor domain containing 12).