Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables copper ion binding activity and enzyme activator activity. Predicted to be involved in mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase assembly and positive regulation of cell population proliferation. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; liver; lung; small intestine; and spleen. Orthologous to human COX17 (cytochrome c oxidase copper chaperone COX17).