Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including cysteine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity involved in apoptotic process; enzyme binding activity; and scaffold protein binding activity. Involved in regulation of apoptosis involved in tissue homeostasis and response to lipopolysaccharide. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of apoptotic process and neuron apoptotic process. Located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and integumental system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome 2 and prostate cancer. Orthologous to several human genes including XIAP (X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis).