Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables oxysterol binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including cholesterol homeostasis; positive regulation of lipoprotein transport; and regulation of intracellular cholesterol transport. Predicted to be located in several cellular components, including lysosome; nuclear membrane; and rough endoplasmic reticulum. Predicted to be active in endoplasmic reticulum. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; limb; male reproductive gland or organ; and skeleton. Orthologous to human TMEM97 (transmembrane protein 97).