Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable ATP binding activity; metal ion binding activity; and protein kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including defense response to tumor cell; positive regulation of neuron projection development; and regulation of G1/S transition of mitotic cell cycle. Located in nucleolus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; eye; and ovary. Orthologous to human PLK5 (polo like kinase 5 (inactive)).