Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables branched-chain amino acid transmembrane transporter activity. Involved in branched-chain amino acid catabolic process; branched-chain amino acid transport; and regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; metanephros; and retina. Orthologous to human SLC25A44 (solute carrier family 25 member 44).