Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables pantothenate transmembrane transporter activity; solute:sodium symporter activity; and sulfur compound transmembrane transporter activity. Involved in biotin metabolic process and pantothenate transmembrane transport. Is active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including 4-cell stage embryo; choroid plexus; pericardium; pituitary gland; and skeletal musculature. Orthologous to human SLC5A6 (solute carrier family 5 member 6).