Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables cysteine-type deubiquitinase activity. Predicted to be involved in G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; positive regulation of mitotic cell cycle; and regulation of gene expression. Predicted to act upstream of or within ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of SAGA complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; eye; genitourinary system; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human USP22 (ubiquitin specific peptidase 22).