Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables enzyme binding activity; histone H4K16 acetyltransferase activity; and promoter-specific chromatin binding activity. Involved in several processes, including oogenesis; post-embryonic hemopoiesis; and regulation of gene expression. Located in kinetochore and nuclear matrix. Part of MSL complex. Is active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; limb; nervous system; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human KAT8 (lysine acetyltransferase 8).