Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables E-box binding activity; enzyme binding activity; and nuclear receptor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including negative regulation of cell communication; regulation of gluconeogenesis; and regulation of protein ubiquitination. Acts upstream of or within circadian rhythm. Located in mitochondrion and nucleus. Is expressed in amnion; chorion; early conceptus; placenta; and uterus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in delayed sleep phase syndrome. Orthologous to human CRY1 (cryptochrome circadian regulator 1).