Predicted to enable ATP-dependent activity, acting on DNA; DNA binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Predicted to be involved in DNA repair and chromatin remodeling. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in BASAN syndrome and adermatoglyphia. Is an ortholog of human SMARCAD1 (SWI/SNF-related, matrix-associated actin-dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily a, containing DEAD/H box 1).