Plays a role in the trafficking of mitochondria along microtubules. Regulates the kinesin-mediated axonal transport of mitochondria to nerve terminals along microtubules during hypoxia. Participates in the translocation of TRAK2/GRIF1 from the cytoplasm to the mitochondrion. Also plays a role in steroidogenesis through maintenance of mitochondrial abundance and morphology (By similarity). Plays an inhibitory role during neocortex development by regulating mitochondrial morphology, distribution and motility in neocortical neurons (By similarity).
Subcellular locations: Mitochondrion, Mitochondrion outer membrane, Mitochondrion inner membrane
Colocalizes with RHOT1, RHOT2, TRAK1 and TRAK2 at the mitochondrion.
Expressed in the brain, adrenal gland and corneal endothelium (CE). Expressed in steroid-producing cells of the ovary and testis (at protein level). Expressed in steroid-producing cells of the ovary and testis. Weakly expressed in placenta. Expressed in corneal endothelial cells.