Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Predicted to have cysteine-type endopeptidase activity and thiol-dependent ubiquitin-specific protease activity. Predicted to be involved in protein deubiquitination. Predicted to localize to cytosol and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; gut gland; integumental system; and liver and biliary system. Orthologous to human USP38 (ubiquitin specific peptidase 38).