Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity. Involved in de novo centriole assembly involved in multi-ciliated epithelial cell differentiation. Located in deuterosome. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; male reproductive gland or organ; nasal epithelium; palatal shelf mesenchyme; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human DEUP1 (deuterosome assembly protein 1).