Predicted to enable translation initiation factor activity. Predicted to be involved in cytoplasmic translational initiation. Predicted to be located in cytoplasmic stress granule. Expressed in germ line; intestine; and neurons. Is an ortholog of human EIF4A1 (eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A1).
Predicted to enable RNA polymerase II CTD heptapeptide repeat phosphatase activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including carcinoma (multiple); endometrial cancer; and primary autosomal recessive microcephaly 1. Is an ortholog of human MCPH1 (microcephalin 1).