Predicted to enable cysteine-type endopeptidase activity. Involved in several processes, including ecdysis, collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle; gonad morphogenesis; and post-embryonic development. Located in collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix; extracellular space; and yolk granule. Expressed in several structures, including anterior hypodermis; cuticle; intestine; pharynx; and vulva. Is an ortholog of human CTSZ (cathepsin Z).
Predicted to enable clathrin binding activity. Involved in receptor-mediated endocytosis. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm; intracellular membrane-bounded organelle; and vesicle. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Parkinson's disease 19A. Is an ortholog of human DNAJC6 (DnaJ heat shock protein family (Hsp40) member C6).