Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity; ubiquitin protein ligase activity; and ubiquitin-like protein conjugating enzyme binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of autophagy; protein destabilization; and regulation of autophagosome assembly. Located in membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including limb; nervous system; testis; and urinary system. Orthologous to human RNF5 (ring finger protein 5).