Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable SNAP receptor activity; chloride channel inhibitor activity; and syntaxin binding activity. Involved in SNARE complex assembly and mucus secretion. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to type II interferon; positive regulation of pancreatic amylase secretion; and zymogen granule exocytosis. Located in several cellular components, including basolateral part of cell; basolateral plasma membrane; and cytoplasmic vesicle. Part of SNARE complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; cardiovascular system; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system. Orthologous to human VAMP8 (vesicle associated membrane protein 8).