Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable ATPase-coupled transmembrane transporter activity. Predicted to be involved in protein import into nucleus. Predicted to act upstream of or within protein transport. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in cytosol and nuclear envelope. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; eye; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system. Orthologous to human IPO8 (importin 8).