Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable serine-type carboxypeptidase activity. Involved in negative regulation of chaperone-mediated autophagy and regulation of protein stability. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; cranium; genitourinary system; and integumental system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in galactosialidosis and lysosomal storage disease. Orthologous to human CTSA (cathepsin A).