Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable ubiquitin protein ligase binding activity. Predicted to be involved in proteasome-mediated ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Part of proteasome core complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; cranium; dorsal root ganglion; lung; and tooth. Orthologous to human PSMA3 (proteasome 20S subunit alpha 3).