Enables several functions, including ATP hydrolysis activity; ATP-dependent activity, acting on RNA; and RNA binding activity. Involved in P granule assembly; regulatory ncRNA-mediated post-transcriptional gene silencing; and siRNA processing. Located in P granule; condensed nuclear chromosome; and metaphase plate. Expressed widely. Is an ortholog of human RIGI (RNA sensor RIG-I).
Predicted to enable hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA lyase activity. Predicted to be involved in L-leucine catabolic process and ketone body biosynthetic process. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in amino acid metabolic disorder. Is an ortholog of human HMGCL (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA lyase) and HMGCLL1 (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA lyase like 1).