Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables JUN kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including JNK cascade; locomotor rhythm; and regulation of circadian rhythm. Located in mitochondrion; plasma membrane; and postsynaptic density. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; gut; heart; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Orthologous to human MAPK10 (mitogen-activated protein kinase 10).