Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables GTPase activity and guanyl nucleotide binding activity. Acts upstream of or within endocytosis. Located in several cellular components, including cytoplasmic vesicle; membrane raft; and ruffle. Is expressed in several structures, including 1-cell stage embryo; brain; cardiovascular system; genitourinary system; and gut. Orthologous to human RAB5A (RAB5A, member RAS oncogene family).