Predicted to enable ATP binding activity; lysine-tRNA ligase activity; and nucleic acid binding activity. Predicted to be involved in lysyl-tRNA aminoacylation. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm. Is an ortholog of C. elegans
kars-1. In C. elegans,
kars-1 is involved in several processes, including determination of adult lifespan; positive regulation of nematode larval development; and regulation of brood size.