Is an ortholog of human FURIN (furin, paired basic amino acid cleaving enzyme). Exhibits serine-type endopeptidase activity and signaling receptor binding activity. Is involved in several processes, including generation of neurons\; negative regulation of dauer entry\; and protein processing. Localizes to the neuronal cell body. Is expressed in the alimentary system\; the embryonic cell\; the epithelial cell\; and the nervous system.