Predicted to enable several functions, including ATPase binding activity; adenyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; and unfolded protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in protein import into mitochondrial matrix. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; alimentary system; bone; midbrain ventricular layer; and vibrissa. Orthologous to human GRPEL1 (GrpE like 1, mitochondrial). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]