Predicted to enable ATP binding activity; ATP hydrolysis activity; and minus-end-directed microtubule motor activity. Predicted to be involved in microtubule-based movement. Predicted to be part of dynein complex. Is an ortholog of C. elegans
dhc-1. In C. elegans,
dhc-1 is involved in several processes, including neuron remodeling; organelle localization; and regulation of cellular localization.