Predicted to enable several functions, including microtubule binding activity; protease binding activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of centriole replication. Located in motile cilium. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; retina; and spleen. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Moyamoya disease. Orthologous to several human genes including TIMP2 (TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]