Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable ATP binding activity and protein serine/threonine kinase activity. Acts upstream of or within regulation of cell cycle process. Located in cell projection; cytoplasm; and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; immune system; and skeletal musculature. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including alcohol dependence; alcohol use disorder; alexithymia; drug dependence (multiple); and mild cognitive impairment. Orthologous to human ANKK1 (ankyrin repeat and kinase domain containing 1).