Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including brain-derived neurotrophic factor binding activity; identical protein binding activity; and transmembrane transporter binding activity. Involved in several processes, including anterograde axonal transport; nervous system development; and neurotrophin TRK receptor signaling pathway. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of non-motile cilium assembly and vesicle transport along microtubule. Located in autophagosome; cytoplasmic vesicle; and microtubule organizing center. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Used to study melancholic depression. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Huntington's disease. Orthologous to human HAP1 (huntingtin associated protein 1).