Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Predicted to have metalloaminopeptidase activity; peptide binding activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including peptide catabolic process; proteolysis; and regulation of blood pressure. Predicted to localize to cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Is expressed in cerebral cortex and hippocampus region. Orthologous to human TRHDE (thyrotropin releasing hormone degrading enzyme).