Is an ortholog of human DST (dystonin). Is predicted to have actin filament binding activity and structural molecule activity. Is involved in epidermis morphogenesis. Localizes to the apical plasma membrane\; basal plasma membrane\; and hemidesmosome. Colocalizes with the intermediate filament. Is expressed in the alimentary system\; the body wall musculature\; the gonad\; the hypodermis\; and the nerve ring. Human ortholog(s) of this gene are implicated in several diseases, including arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia 8\; autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2Q\; and epidermolysis bullosa (multiple).
