Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to contribute to Atg8-family ligase activity. Involved in autophagosome assembly; negative regulation of defense response; and negative regulation of type I interferon production. Located in phagophore assembly site membrane. Part of Atg12-Atg5-Atg16 complex. Is expressed in central nervous system; dorsal root ganglion; heart; lower jaw molar; and retina. Orthologous to human ATG12 (autophagy related 12).