Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable phosphoprotein phosphatase activity and protein kinase binding activity. Predicted to be involved in MAPK export from nucleus; dephosphorylation; and negative regulation of MAPK cascade. Predicted to be located in nucleoplasm. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human DUSP16 (dual specificity phosphatase 16).