Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables nitric oxide dioxygenase activity, heme protein as donor and superoxide dismutase activity. Involved in nitric oxide catabolic process and removal of superoxide radicals. Located in several cellular components, including neuron projection; neuronal cell body; and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; oral cavity; sensory organ; and tongue. Orthologous to human CYGB (cytoglobin).