Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Acts upstream of or within several processes, including potassium ion homeostasis; urea transport; and urinary bladder development. Located in apical plasma membrane. Is active in apical plasma membrane urothelial plaque. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; lung; notochord; and olfactory epithelium. Used to study vesicoureteral reflux. Orthologous to human UPK3A (uroplakin 3A).