Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables several functions, including RNA binding activity; mRNA cap binding complex binding activity; and protein kinase binding activity. Involved in regulatory ncRNA-mediated gene silencing and sperm DNA condensation. Located in chromatoid body; dense body; and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and lung. Orthologous to human PIWIL1 (piwi like RNA-mediated gene silencing 1).
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