Enables small GTPase binding activity. A structural constituent of presynaptic active zone. Involved in regulation of calcium-dependent activation of synaptic vesicle fusion; regulation of presynaptic cytosolic calcium ion concentration; and synaptic vesicle priming. Acts upstream of or within retrograde transport, endosome to Golgi. Located in cytoplasm; podosome; and synapse. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse; glutamatergic synapse; and presynaptic cytosol. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; gut gland; oral epithelium; retina; and telencephalon. Orthologous to human ERC1 (ELKS/RAB6-interacting/CAST family member 1).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for null mutations in this gene display embryonic lethality. Mice heterozygous for a gene trap null allele exhibit increased sensitivity to ionizing radiation-induced lethality, with males being more affected than females.
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