Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables low-density lipoprotein particle binding activity. Involved in foam cell differentiation; lipoprotein lipid oxidation; and negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Is active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; extraembryonic component; hemolymphoid system gland; umbilical artery; and umbilical vein. Orthologous to human SAMD1 (sterile alpha motif domain containing 1).