Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of L-glutamate import across plasma membrane. Acts upstream of or within cotranslational protein targeting to membrane. Located in cytosol; endoplasmic reticulum; and membrane. Part of Sec61 translocon complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; retina; and stomach. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hereditary spastic paraplegia 61. Orthologous to human ARL6IP1 (ADP ribosylation factor like GTPase 6 interacting protein 1).