Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable dynein intermediate chain binding activity; dynein light intermediate chain binding activity; and minus-end-directed microtubule motor activity. Involved in sperm flagellum assembly. Located in sperm flagellum. Is expressed in cartilage; central nervous system; genitourinary system; stomach; and trachea. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in spermatogenic failure 65. Orthologous to human DNHD1 (dynein heavy chain domain 1).