K08D12.3 is orthologous to human ZNF9 (CNBP; OMIM:116955, mutated in myotonic dystrophy type 2) and ZCCHC13; like ZNF9, K08D12.3 is most conspicuously expressed in muscle cells; K08D12.3 is required for normal locomotion in mass RNAi assays, as well as for fertility, embryonic and larval viability, and general health.
Predicted to enable mRNA binding activity; single-stranded RNA binding activity; and translation regulator activity. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of cytoplasmic translation. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm. Expressed in head muscle and pharyngeal muscle cell. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in myotonic dystrophy type 2. Is an ortholog of human ZCCHC13 (zinc finger CCHC-type containing 13).