Putative oxidoreductase. Acts as a tumor suppressor and plays a role in apoptosis. May function synergistically with p53/TP53 to control genotoxic stress-induced cell death. Plays a role in TGFB1 signaling and TGFB1-mediated cell death. May also play a role in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-mediated cell death. Required for normal bone development. Inhibits Wnt signaling (By similarity). Belongs to the short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) family.