Predicted to enable olfactory receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in defense response to virus; detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste; and establishment of protein localization to membrane. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm. Orthologous to human RTP4 (receptor transporter protein 4).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Homozygous knockout reduces susceptibility to parasitic and viral infection. [provided by MGI curators]