Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables carboxylesterase activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including cellular response to cholesterol; cholesterol homeostasis; and regulation of steroid metabolic process. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and intracellular membrane-bounded organelle. Predicted to be active in endoplasmic reticulum and lipid droplet. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; hemolymphoid system; liver; nose; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal system cancer. Orthologous to human CES1 (carboxylesterase 1).