Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables enzyme inhibitor activity. Involved in intracellular protein transport; peptide hormone processing; and regulation of hormone secretion. Is active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including gut; lung; nervous system; and sensory organ. Used to study pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease. Orthologous to human SCG5 (secretogranin V).