Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables hyaluronan synthase activity. Involved in extracellular matrix assembly; extracellular polysaccharide biosynthetic process; and hyaluronan biosynthetic process. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; jaw; sensory organ; and skin. Orthologous to human HAS3 (hyaluronan synthase 3).