Predicted to enable several functions, including SH3 domain binding activity; identical protein binding activity; and protein heterodimerization activity. Involved in T cell differentiation in thymus; positive regulation of T cell proliferation; and response to nutrient. Predicted to be located in several cellular components, including cell body; dendritic spine; and immunological synapse. Predicted to be part of alpha-beta T cell receptor complex. Predicted to be active in external side of plasma membrane. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in immunodeficiency 18. Orthologous to human CD3E (CD3e molecule). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]