Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable manganese ion binding activity and protein serine/threonine phosphatase activity. Involved in regulation of mitochondrial membrane permeability involved in apoptotic process. Located in mitochondrial matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including diaphragm; gut; liver; lung; and spleen. Used to study maple syrup urine disease. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in maple syrup urine disease. Orthologous to human PPM1K (protein phosphatase, Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent 1K).