Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables double-stranded DNA binding activity; double-stranded RNA binding activity; and single-stranded RNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within RIG-I signaling pathway; defense response to virus; and positive regulation of type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway. Located in P-body. Is expressed in several structures, including gonad. Orthologous to human LSM14A (LSM14A mRNA processing body assembly factor).