Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables SNARE binding activity; phospholipid binding activity; and protein heterodimerization activity. Involved in regulation of calcium ion-dependent exocytosis. Located in several cellular components, including dense core granule; neuronal cell body; and proximal neuron projection. Is active in neuronal dense core vesicle membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; alimentary system; nervous system; sensory organ; and urinary system. Orthologous to human SYT5 (synaptotagmin 5).