Acts as an activator of the protein-kinase ILK, thereby regulating cell motility (PubMed:24590809). Interacts with ILK (PubMed:24590809). Mainly found in cytoplasm, concentrated in membrane ruffles and in streaks reminiscent of focal adhesion plaques (PubMed:24590809). Also found in nucleus (PubMed:24590809). Over-expressed in breast, bladder, melanoma and thyroid cancer cell lines and tumors (at protein level). May play a role in tumor progression via its ability to activate the ILK protein-kinase activity.