The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000042493 (CAPG, capping actin protein, gelsolin like) is as follows. Calcium-sensitive protein which reversibly blocks the barbed ends of actin filaments but does not sever preformed actin filaments. May play an important role in macrophage function. May play a role in regulating cytoplasmic and/or nuclear structures through potential interactions with actin. May bind DNA.