Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables protein phosphatase binding activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including dorsal mesogastrium; hemolymphoid system; liver; metanephros; and yolk sac. Used to study autism spectrum disorder. Orthologous to human VRK3 (VRK serine/threonine kinase 3).