Is predicted to encode a protein with the following domains: WD40/YVTN repeat-like-containing domain superfamily; WD40-repeat-containing domain superfamily; WD40 repeat; and WD repeat domain phosphoinositide-interacting protein 1. Is an ortholog of C. elegans
atg-18. In C. elegans,
atg-18 is involved in several processes, including determination of adult lifespan; gamete generation; and xenophagy.