Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables heme binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including heme biosynthetic process; learning or memory; and positive regulation of protein localization. Located in mitochondrial outer membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Used to study metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Orthologous to human PGRMC1 (progesterone receptor membrane component 1).