Predicted to be active in cytoplasm. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome and primary immunodeficiency disease. Orthologous to human DHX58 (DExH-box helicase 58); RIGI (RNA sensor RIG-I); and IFIH1 (interferon induced with helicase C domain 1).
SGD Description
Helicase-like protein encoded within the telomeric Y' element