Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable Tat protein binding activity and cyclin binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription and negative regulation of protein import into nucleus. Located in cytoplasm and nucleolus. Is expressed in choroid invagination; medulla oblongata part of 4th ventricle choroid plexus; metencephalon part of 4th ventricle choroid plexus; and retina. Used to study central conducting lymphatic anomaly. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hereditary lymphedema. Orthologous to human MDFIC (MyoD family inhibitor domain containing).