Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable RNA helicase activity and mRNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cell differentiation; gamete generation; and negative regulation of gene expression. Predicted to be located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Predicted to be active in P granule and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including heart; hemolymphoid system gland; liver; lung; and reproductive system. Orthologous to human DDX3Y (DEAD-box helicase 3 Y-linked).