Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable scaffold protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cell differentiation involved in embryonic placenta development; cell surface receptor signaling pathway; and hepatocyte apoptotic process. Located in several cellular components, including Z disc; apicolateral plasma membrane; and sarcolemma. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; early conceptus; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in liver cirrhosis. Orthologous to human KRT8 (keratin 8).