Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 5.4.0)
Enables N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfatase activity. Involved in several processes, including esophagus smooth muscle contraction; glomerular filtration; and skeletal system development. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; limb; lower urogenital tract; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human SULF1 (sulfatase 1).