Part of the dynein complex of respiratory cilia. Consists of at least two heavy chains and a number of intermediate and light chains. Interacts with BICD2 (PubMed:23664119). Interacts with CFAP45 and CFAP52 (PubMed:33139725). Expressed in respiratory ciliated cells (at protein level). The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. Belongs to the dynein intermediate chain family.