Predicted to enable transmembrane transporter binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cholesterol homeostasis; lipid droplet formation; and nervous system development. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human NEGR1 (neuronal growth regulator 1).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a knock-out or ENU-induced allele exhibit reduced body weight. [provided by MGI curators]