Predicted to enable structural molecule activity. Predicted to be involved in intermediate filament cytoskeleton organization and wound healing. Predicted to act upstream of or within keratinization. Located in cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; lower urinary tract; naris; skin; and trachea. Orthologous to human PPL (periplakin). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]