Predicted to enable several functions, including ATP binding activity; enzyme binding activity; and protein domain specific binding activity. Involved in several processes, including response to ethanol; response to ischemia; and response to unfolded protein. Located in membrane raft. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including Kawasaki disease; autoimmune disease of musculoskeletal system (multiple); cystic fibrosis; schizophrenia (multiple); and toxic shock syndrome. Orthologous to several human genes including HSPA1B (heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 1B). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]