Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including ATP binding activity; phospholipid binding activity; and protein kinase activity. Involved in establishment of mitochondrion localization; regulation of dendrite development; and regulation of postsynapse assembly. Is active in glutamatergic synapse and postsynapse. Is expressed in dorsal root ganglion; facial ganglion; glossopharyngeal ganglion; and trigeminal ganglion. Orthologous to human MARK1 (microtubule affinity regulating kinase 1).