Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables heme binding activity. Acts upstream of or within activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process by cytochrome c; apoptotic process; and hydrogen peroxide metabolic process. Located in cytosol and mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; jaw; limb; metanephros; and spiral ligament. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in cholangiocarcinoma; lung non-small cell carcinoma; pancreatic cancer; and thrombocytopenia. Orthologous to human CYCS (cytochrome c, somatic).
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