Involved in neuron projection development. Predicted to be located in cell cortex and site of polarized growth. Expressed in head neurons; tail neurons; and ventral nerve cord. Is an ortholog of human FRY (FRY microtubule binding protein) and FRYL (FRY like transcription coactivator).
Enables ankyrin binding activity. Involved in several processes, including cell development; establishment of mitotic spindle orientation; and regulation of cell morphogenesis. Located in several cellular components, including axolemma; lateral plasma membrane; and somatodendritic compartment. Expressed in several structures, including gonad; neurons; pharynx; somatic nervous system; and vulval cell. Used to study MASA syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in schizophrenia. Is an ortholog of human NFASC (neurofascin) and NRCAM (neuronal cell adhesion molecule).