Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cognition. Part of signal recognition particle receptor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; eye; genitourinary system; integumental system; and nervous system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in retinitis pigmentosa 9. Orthologous to human RP9 (RP9 pre-mRNA splicing factor).