Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler activity; DNA binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including DNA double-strand break processing; chromosome separation; and regulation of DNA recombination. Predicted to act upstream of or within DNA repair and chromatin organization. Located in nucleus. Part of heterochromatin. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; eye; genitourinary system; and integumental system. Used to study asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in BASAN syndrome and adermatoglyphia. Orthologous to human SMARCAD1 (SWI/SNF-related, matrix-associated actin-dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily a, containing DEAD/H box 1).