Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables diacylglycerol-dependent serine/threonine kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including positive regulation of T-helper 17 type immune response; regulation of cell-cell adhesion; and regulation of gene expression. Acts upstream of or within intracellular signal transduction; positive regulation of CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell proliferation; and positive regulation of interleukin-2 production. Located in cytoplasm and immunological synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including adipose tissue; genitourinary system; gut; limb; and nervous system. Used to study retinal detachment. Orthologous to human PRKCQ (protein kinase C theta).