Predicted to enable metalloendopeptidase activity. Predicted to be involved in membrane protein ectodomain proteolysis. Located in membrane. Expressed in several structures, including buccal cavity; excretory system; nerve ring; neuronal sheath cell; and neurons. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 61. Is an ortholog of human ADAM22 (ADAM metallopeptidase domain 22) and ADAM23 (ADAM metallopeptidase domain 23).