Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables protein heterodimerization activity. Involved in amino acid transport and gene expression. Located in brush border membrane. Is active in apical plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; integumental system; intestine; and respiratory system. Used to study cystinuria. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in cystinuria. Orthologous to human SLC3A1 (solute carrier family 3 member 1).