Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Predicted to have several functions, including cargo receptor activity; hemoglobin binding activity; and protein homodimerization activity. Involved in lipoprotein transport; receptor-mediated endocytosis; and response to bacterium. Localizes to several cellular components, including brush border; clathrin-coated pit; and cytoplasmic vesicle. Is expressed in several structures, including egg cylinder; embryo endoderm; and midgut. Orthologous to human CUBN (cubilin).