Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including identical protein binding activity; lipase activator activity; and phospholipase binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including lipid transport; negative regulation of transport; and regulation of lipid metabolic process. Predicted to be located in extracellular space. Predicted to be part of several cellular components, including low-density lipoprotein particle; spherical high-density lipoprotein particle; and triglyceride-rich plasma lipoprotein particle. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency; familial hyperlipidemia; and multiple sclerosis. Orthologous to human APOC2 (apolipoprotein C2).