Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including ATP hydrolysis activity; tRNA binding activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in defense response to virus; rRNA catabolic process; and tRNA catabolic process. Located in nucleus. Orthologous to several human genes including SLFN13 (schlafen family member 13).