Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within cilium assembly and establishment of centrosome localization. Located in centriole. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in nephronophthisis 18. Orthologous to human CEP83 (centrosomal protein 83).