Predicted to enable catalytic activity. Predicted to contribute to tRNA-specific adenosine-34 deaminase activity. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Expressed in pharyngeal gland cell and
pm7. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in neurodevelopmental disorder with brain abnormalities, poor growth, and dysmorphic facies. Is an ortholog of human ADAT3 (adenosine deaminase tRNA specific 3).