Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables hyaluronan synthase activity. Involved in extracellular matrix assembly; extracellular polysaccharide biosynthetic process; and hyaluronan biosynthetic process. Located in cytoplasm and membrane. Is active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system epithelium; face; gonad; heart; and skin. Orthologous to human HAS1 (hyaluronan synthase 1).