Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables transmembrane transporter binding activity. Involved in several processes, including negative regulation of mitophagy; negative regulation of nitrogen compound metabolic process; and protein localization to mitochondrion. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; hemolymphoid system; reproductive system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human TSPO (translocator protein).