Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable structural molecule activity. Acts upstream of or within intermediate filament cytoskeleton organization. Located in C-fiber; neurofilament; and photoreceptor outer segment membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; alimentary system; diaphragm; nervous system; and olfactory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 1. Orthologous to human PRPH (peripherin).
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