Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables cupric reductase activity and ferric-chelate reductase (NADPH) activity. Acts upstream of or within transition metal ion transport. Located in endosome and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; gut; metanephros; reproductive system; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human STEAP2 (STEAP2 metalloreductase).