Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. Involved in several processes, including piRNA processing; siRNA-mediated retrotransposon silencing by heterochromatin formation; and spermatogenesis. Located in chromatoid body and pi-body. Part of ribonucleoprotein complex. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including reproductive system. Orthologous to human TDRD1 (tudor domain containing 1).