Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable unfolded protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within somatic muscle development. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; cardiovascular system; gut; limb segment; and skeletal musculature. Orthologous to human HSPB2 (heat shock protein family B (small) member 2).